FUKUSHIMA, Oct 07 (News On Japan) –
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture round 9:30 a.m. on October seventh, registering a most depth of 4 on the Japanese seismic scale. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no such thing as a threat of a tsunami brought on by this tremor.
The quake struck at a depth of about 50 kilometers beneath the seabed off Fukushima, with sturdy shaking recorded within the cities of Futaba and Namie, each registering an depth of 4. Areas throughout Fukushima and Miyagi Prefectures additionally skilled intensity-3 shaking. Reports collected by Weathernews described the tremor as a sudden jolt that felt like being pushed upward, notably close to the epicenter.
Just two days earlier, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake had occurred in practically the identical space off the coast of Fukushima within the early hours of October fifth, additionally recording a most depth of 4. This newest quake originated barely west of that epicenter, and whereas smaller in scale, it was situated barely nearer to land, leading to related shaking ranges.
The area off Fukushima is understood for frequent seismic exercise, because the Pacific Plate continues to subduct beneath the continental plate alongside the Japan Trench. Earthquakes of magnitudes between 5 and 6 happen comparatively typically on this zone. Experts warn that residents ought to stay alert for future tremors and proceed taking precautions in opposition to sturdy quakes.
According to Weathernews, the realm has seen repeated quakes at depths round 50 kilometers, per the present occasion, reflecting the realm’s geological instability. Residents are suggested to remain knowledgeable via the most recent updates from official climate and catastrophe info sources.
Source: ウェザーニュース