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Strong 7.3 quake devastates southern Japan injuring dozens
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck southern Japan early Saturday, killing at least 13 and injuring hundreds. Reports say fires, power outages, collapsed bridges, dam fears, and a tsunami advisory later lifted. NHK cited 760 hospitalizations and thousands needing aid as authorities planned extra troops and medics. The quake centered near Kumamoto at a shallow 6 mile depth with aftershocks continuing.
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