During a strong Earthquake in the Japanese Prefecture of Osaka has damaged at least 8 people, reports the Agency Kyodo referring to local authorities.

2 people taken to hospital without signs of life, informs television channel NHK. Among them, nine-year-old girl who was trapped by a wall near the school pool.

An earthquake of magnitude 6, 1 was on the morning of the first day of the week. Its epicenter was in the Northern part of the Prefecture, the source lies at a depth of 13 kilometers. Strong tremors were felt in the area of Osaka and other cities in Western Japan.

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