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Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

A strong earthquake ... Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Shimotsuke, Tochigi Prefecture, and Kazo, Saitama Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging residents in these areas ...

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