A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit off the northern coast of Japan, near Iwate, but officials said there was no tsunami risk. The quake caused some shaking in Tokyo and northeastern towns, but no injuries or damage have been reported so far.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck off Japan’s eastern coast near Iwate at a depth of about 50 kilometers (30 miles).
- Both Japan’s Meteorological Agency and the U.S. Geological Survey reported the magnitude as 6.9.
- The quake occurred during the morning rush hour in northeastern Japan and was felt mildly in Tokyo.
- No injuries or damage have been reported immediately after the quake.
- Some bullet trains and local trains were stopped for safety checks in the affected regions.
- Nuclear plants, including Fukushima Daiichi, showed no problems after the earthquake.
- Officials warned people to be cautious of potential aftershocks.
- This area has had repeated strong quakes in recent months and is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent earthquakes.
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