TOKYO: A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan’s Fukushima area on Thursday (Apr 4), the Japan Meteorological Agency stated, however no tsunami warning was issued.
There had been no instant studies of injury or accidents after the earthquake, whose epicentre had a depth of 40km and which was additionally felt in Tokyo.
TEPCO, the operator of the Fukushima nuclear energy plant, stated “no abnormalities” had been detected on the stricken plant or others within the area.
Japan, one of many world’s most tectonically energetic nations, has strict constructing requirements designed to make sure constructions can face up to even essentially the most highly effective earthquakes.
The archipelago, dwelling to round 125 million folks, experiences round 1,500 jolts yearly, the overwhelming majority of that are gentle.
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