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    5.8-magnitude earthquake felt in North Korea

    A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off North Korea in the Sea of Japan on Wednesday night. No injuries or damages were reported.

    A Pentagon spokesman said initial indications showed that the earthquake did not result from a nuclear test, according to Reuters.

    The earthquake was 334.1 miles (538 km) deep and its epicenter was 112 miles (180 km) southeast of the North Korean city of Chongjin.