Tottori, Jan 06 (News On Japan) –
A powerful earthquake struck Tottori and Shimane prefectures at round 10:18 a.m. on January sixth, registering a most seismic depth of higher 5 on Japan’s scale, with authorities confirming there isn’t a threat of a tsunami.
Footage from an info digital camera in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, exhibits intense horizontal shaking persevering with on the time of the quake.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was situated in japanese Shimane Prefecture, with a focal depth of about 10 kilometers, and the magnitude of the earthquake is estimated at 6.2.
Video taken contained in the BSS headquarters studio in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, exhibits a sudden, jolting vertical movement adopted by horizontal shaking that lasted for greater than 10 seconds.
Areas that recorded the utmost depth of higher 5 embrace Sakaiminato City, Hino Town, and Kofu Town in Tottori Prefecture, in addition to Matsue City and Yasugi City in Shimane Prefecture.
In Matsue, some residence residents had been seen evacuating exterior after receiving emergency earthquake alerts.
Footage additionally exhibits the Shimane Nuclear Power Plant operated by Chugoku Electric Power in Matsue, the place an higher 5 depth was recorded. The utility mentioned it’s at the moment checking situations on the website.
In the Sanin area, further earthquakes measuring decrease 5 and higher 4 have continued following the preliminary quake.
As there stays a threat of additional sturdy shaking, authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant.
Source: TBS