TOKYO, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Fukushima Prefecture’s Aizu area early Thursday and the Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of potential aftershocks of comparable magnitude over the approaching week, urging residents to remain vigilant in opposition to landslides, avalanches, and falling snow.
The earthquake occurred at 2:49 a.m. native time, with its epicenter at a depth of 4 km within the Aizu space and registering a seismic depth of decrease 5 on the Japanese scale of seven in Hinoemata village.
Tremors of depth 3 have been felt in elements of Fukushima, Tochigi, Gunma, and Niigata Prefectures, whereas weaker shakes have been noticed throughout a broader space, together with the Kanto and Tohoku areas. No tsunami warnings have been issued.
Since Tuesday, seismic exercise within the area has elevated, with 15 aftershocks of depth 1 or higher recorded by 5:00 a.m. native time Thursday, nationwide broadcaster NHK reported.
No stories of accidents or harm have been obtained, in response to native officers, police, and hearth departments. Authorities stay on excessive alert for potential aftershocks and secondary disasters.