Japan
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck north of Tokyo on the evening of May 16, 2016. - The Straits Times/Asia News Network
But rigid building codes and strict enforcement mean even powerful quakes frequently do little damage.
However strong earthquakes last month hit southwestern Japan, killing nearly 50 people.
But rigid building codes and strict enforcement mean even powerful quakes frequently do little damage.
However strong earthquakes last month hit southwestern Japan, killing nearly 50 people.
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