An earthquake of a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter Scale hit Japan, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website indicated that the quake measured 5.6.
The earthquake struck on Thursday at 8:44 PM IST, with coordinates 37.20 degrees latitude, 141.00 longitude, and a depth of 68 kilometres. Its epicentre was located 208 kilometres northeast of Tokyo, Japan.
“Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 14-03-2024, 20:44:38 IST, Lat: 37.20 & Long: 141.00, Depth: 68 Km ,Location: 208km NE of Tokyo, Japan,” the National Centre for Seismology said in a statement on X social media platform. Local media outlets reported the powerful earthquake was off the coast of Fukushima prefecture, Japan. A warning for a potential tsunami has not yet declared, as per reports.
Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 14-03-2024, 20:44:38 IST, Lat: 37.20 & Long: 141.00, Depth: 68 Km ,Location: 208km NE of Tokyo, Japan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/CVzgAA4Uid@KirenRijiju @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept pic.twitter.com/3mugSwH0RL
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) March 14, 2024
Earlier this month, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Japan’s Ichinomiya at around 5.45 am local time. Tremors were felt in Tokyo, Asahi and Ohara. As per the United States Geological Survey, the quake struck at a depth of 23 kms.
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