Earthquake in Japan; 5 Killed

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By Mariko Yasu and Drew Gibson
<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com">Bloomerg News</a>

July 16 (Bloomberg) -- An earthquake struck central Japan near Niigata today (July 16, 2007), toppling houses, causing a fire at a nuclear power plant and suspending bullet train services. Five people were killed and more than 500 were injured, NHK television reported.

The magnitude 6.8 quake, centered off the Japan Sea coast, triggered a tsunami warning that was later lifted, the country's meteorological agency said on its Web site. The quake's epicenter was about 250 kilometers (155 miles) northwest of Tokyo, where buildings swayed for several minutes around 10:15 a.m.

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