Tokyo, Jun 3 (AP) Strong earthquakes early on Monday struck Japan's north-central region of Ishikawa that was hit by January 1 fatal quake but authorities said there was no danger of a tsunami.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said a magnitude 5.9 quake hit a northern tip of the Noto Peninsula. Minutes later, a tremor of magnitude 4.8 occurred.

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The agency said there was no danger of tsunami from the two earthquakes.

There were no reports of damage or injuries from the quakes.

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The January 1 magnitude 7.6 quake that hit the Noto Peninsula killed 241 people. Damages still remain and many of the residents have evacuated. (AP)

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