Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Off the Coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

Earthquake Occurs at 11:07 PM on the 13th... Epicenter at Latitude 37.7°, Longitude 141.8°
Large-Scale Power Outage, At Least 30 Injured

[Asia Economy International Desk Reporter] A magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurred off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.

At around 11:07 PM on the 13th, a strong earthquake estimated at magnitude 7.3 struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Initially, Japanese authorities announced a magnitude 7.1 earthquake at 11:08 PM but later revised the magnitude.

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According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter of the earthquake was located at 37.7 degrees north latitude and 141.8 degrees east longitude, with an estimated depth of about 60 km. The maximum seismic intensity from this earthquake reached 'Shindo 6+ (upper 6)' in some parts of Fukushima and Miyagi Prefectures.

At least 30 people have been reported injured due to this earthquake, and the number of casualties may increase as damage assessments continue.

A large-scale power outage also occurred. According to initial reports by Reuters, approximately 950,000 households, mainly in Fukushima and nearby areas, experienced power outages.

The tremors from this earthquake were strongly felt even in central Tokyo, hundreds of kilometers away from the epicenter, lasting for several tens of seconds.

The Japan Meteorological Agency analyzed that although the sea level may fluctuate slightly due to this earthquake, there is no concern for tsunami damage.

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