M4.9 quake off Japan coast; no tsunami threat reported

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 78 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan, at a depth of 35 km. No damage or tsunami warnings have been reported. The event is routine for the seismically active region and poses minimal immediate risk.

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