A magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes northern Japan, according to reports citing the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The quake’s epicentre is located off the coast of Miyagi prefecture in the Pacific, with the JMA placing the depth at about 50km. One report says the earthquake occurs at 8:22 pm local time in Pacific waters off northern Miyagi. Both outlets state that no tsunami warning is issued following the earthquake. The available information focuses on the quake’s location, timing and depth, and does not mention any immediate casualties or damage. As the reports agree on the magnitude and key parameters, the main common points are the estimated size of the quake, its offshore location near Miyagi, the approximate depth, and the absence of a tsunami alert from authorities. Further impacts, if any, are not detailed in the provided sources.
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes northern Japan; no tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes northern Japan, according to reports citing the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The quake’s epicentre is located off the coast of Miyagi prefecture in the Pacific...
- A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan.
- The epicentre is off the coast of Miyagi prefecture in the Pacific.
- The earthquake occurs at about 8:22 pm local time.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency estimates a depth of about 50km.
- No tsunami warning is issued.
The quake hit at 8:22 pm in Pacific waters off northern Miyagi prefecture, but no tsunami warning was issued.
3 months agoThe epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Miyagi prefecture at a depth of 50km, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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