Earthquake rattles southwest Japan, no damage reported

TOKYO (AP) — An earthquake has shaken southwestern Japan but there are no immediate reports of damage or risk of tsunami.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake measured a preliminary magnitude 5.0, rattling the Fukuoka, Nagasaki and Kumamoto areas in the southwest of the main island of Kyushu. It hit early Thursday evening.
National broadcaster NHK TV warned people to stay calm and watch against dangers such as shaking, mudslides and items falling from shelves.
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