Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the epicenter was 50 kilometers deep, and East Japan Railway halted some Tohoku Shinkansen services.
- A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, occurring at a depth of about 50 kilometers with no tsunami warning issued.
- Northern Japan sits on the Pacific Ring, one of the world's most earthquake-prone areas, and has experienced repeated seismic activity in recent months, including a 7.7-magnitude quake in April and a 6.3-magnitude tremor in May.
- The quake registered a rare upper 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Hashikami, Aomori Prefecture, while Hachinohe recorded a lower 6 and The Tohoku Shinkansen halted operations.
- Top government spokesperson Minoru Kihara confirmed no immediate reports of injuries or damages, while The Prime Minister established a task force and nuclear facilities including Fukushima Daiichi reported no abnormalities.
- The tremor shook Tokyo and Sendai during the morning rush hour, though Footage showed commuters continuing as usual, as the region remains under scrutiny following a mega-quake caution advisory issued in December.
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A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday morning, recording a rare 6-percentage level on the Japanese scale of seismic intensity of 7, in Hashikami city, Aomori Prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued. A light earthquake was also felt in Tokyo, writes The Japan Times.
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