M6.5 quake hits Bonin Islands, Japan – CENC
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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Japan's Bonin Islands region. A 4.5 magnitude earthquake or greater has the potential to damage buildings and homes.
Japan: 6.5 magnitude earthquake hits Bonin Islands region
According to some news reports, the epicenter of the earthquake was located somewhere in the ocean at a depth of 494 kilometres. So far no tsunami warning has been issued and there are no reports of any damage in the region. There are also no reports of any casualties.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Bonin Islands region of Japan. Seven plates within the Earth are constantly moving. The areas where these plates collide most are called fault zones. Repeated collisions cause the corners of the plates to bend. When pressure builds, the plates begin to break. This breaking allows the energy within them to escape. This disturbance results in an earthquake. An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or greater can cause s…
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