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In the ensuing five hours following the earthquake, a swarm of approximately 30 earthquakes were reported throughout Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minister Pandor said that the Government and people of South Africa\u2019s prayers are with the Government and the people of Japan, particularly the families who have lost their loved ones, in the wake of this tragedy. 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