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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Japan, no tsunami warning
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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Despite the 6.3 magnitude quake, there were no tsunami warnings. Initial reports indicated only minor injuries and damage.
Japan on Wednesday, April 17 was jolted by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake. The epicentre of the quake was situated in a channel flanked by Kyushu and Shikoku islands, about 18 kilometers west of Uwajima, with a depth of roughly 25 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey.
The Japan Times reported that despite the quake, which struck at 11:14 pm, there were no tsunami warnings. Initial reports indicated only minor injuries and damage.
“In areas the jolt was strong, please don’t approach any dangerous areas. There is no risk of tsunami caused by this earthquake,” the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on social media platform X.
According to reports from NHK, the company managing the Ikata nuclear plant in Ehime prefecture, where one reactor is operational, confirmed that there were no abnormalities detected.
Speaking at news conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that there were several light injuries reported. NHK also mentioned minor damages in certain areas, such as broken water pipes, fallen streetlights, and a landslide affecting a national roadway.
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