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Summary The earthquake and tsunami left over 13,000 people dead.
A 5.9 magnitude aftershock jolted Japan on Saturday and there were no reports of damage similar to the last months devastating tremor and tsunami that crippled the Fukushima power plant, causing Japans worst-ever nuclear plant disaster.Hundreds of aftershocks have rocked the ground and frayed nerves in the five weeks since Japans massive earthquake and tsunami, forcing survivors to relive the terror almost daily. The incessant rumbling of the Earths stressed crust including yet another powerful aftershock on Saturday - has held back relief work, imperilled already dangerous operations to contain a nuclear crisis and fuelled fears far beyond the coast that was devastated by the giant wave.
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