Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning
Rail operators suspended some bullet trains and local lines for safety checks after the magnitude 6.9 quake, with no tsunami warning or major damage reported.
- 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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7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, shaking northeastern region
TOKYO — A powerful earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Thursday morning, rattling communities across the region during the busy rush-hour period and prompting transportation disruptions as authorities assessed the situation. Officials said there was no tsunami threat following the quake.
7.2-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan
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Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Northern Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued
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