Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Japan Sea, No Tsunami Warning
Seismic Intensity Level 2 Shaking Detected in Tokyo
NHK: "No Tsunami Concerns"
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, at around 8:22 p.m. on May 15.
Earthquake Occurs Off the Coast of Miyagi Prefecture. Screenshot from the Japan Meteorological Agency Website
View original imageAccording to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the depth of the epicenter was estimated to be 50 kilometers.
As a result of this earthquake, tremors equivalent to a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale were observed in Tome City and Osaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. An intensity of lower 5 is strong enough for most people to feel fear, and items such as dishes or books on shelves may fall.
Tremors measuring level 2 on the seismic intensity scale were also detected in Tokyo.
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NHK reported that there is no concern of a tsunami as a result of this earthquake.
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