shot-button
Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi
Home > News > World News > Article > Japan 60 magnitude quake strikes off Fukushima Prefecture no tsunami warning issued

Japan: 6.0-magnitude quake strikes off Fukushima Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

Updated on: 14 May,2021 12:00 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Agencies |

The temblor occurred at around 8:58 a.m. local time, with its epicentre at a latitude of 37.7 degrees north and a longitude of 141.8 degrees east, and at depth of 40 km, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)

Japan: 6.0-magnitude quake strikes off Fukushima Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

Picture used for representation purpose only

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck off Japan's Fukushima Prefecture on Friday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).


The temblor occurred at around 8:58 a.m. local time, with its epicentre at a latitude of 37.7 degrees north and a longitude of 141.8 degrees east, and at depth of 40 km, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)



Also read: Japan issues 3rd virus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka area


The quake logged 4 in some parts of Fukushima Prefecture on the Japanese seismic intensity scale which peaks at 7.

So far no tsunami warning has been issued.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK