A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Saturday however no tsunami warning was issued, Japanese and US authorities stated, with no fast experiences of harm.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) stated the mid-morning quake hit at a depth of 47 kilometres (29 miles) within the Pacific, off Ishinomaki, Miyagi prefecture — close to the epicentre of an enormous 2011 quake which triggered a towering tsunami, killing greater than 18,000 individuals.
USGS and Japan’s meteorological company stated there was no tsunami threat following the jolt, which produced robust shaking alongside components of the jap coast and was additionally felt in Tokyo.
Public broadcaster NHK stated there have been no fast experiences of harm.
Japan sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.
The country is regularly hit by quakes, and has strict construction regulations intended to ensure buildings can withstand strong tremors.
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