April 26, 2024

Another strong earthquake in northeastern Japan - no tsunami risk

Another strong earthquake in northeastern Japan – no tsunami risk

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake jolted northeastern Japan on Friday. Its center off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture at a depth of 40 kilometers, the meteorological agency announced.

There is no risk of a tsunami. Initially, there were no reports of damage or injuries.

Ten years ago, a tsunami struck the same area, which left thousands of people dead. A disaster occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Recently, the region has been hit by earthquakes frequently. About 150 people were injured in February. (sda / dpa)

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