Strong Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strike Off Northeastern Japan - Sputnik International

According to the preliminary data, the focus was located at a depth of approximately 47 kilometers. The epicenter was in the Pacific Ocean near Miyagi Prefecture. The tremors were felt in the north and east of the country, including in Tokyo.

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

According to Japan's Meteorological Agency, the overall magnitude of tremors was 6.6, while the focus of the earthquake was located at a depth of 60 kilometers.

    So far, no information has been received about possible damage or casualties. A tsunami alert has not been issued by the authorities...

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 Magnitude    Mw 6.8
Region    NEAR EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Date time    2021-05-01 01:27:28.7 UTC
Location    38.24 N ; 141.68 E
Depth    60 km

Distances :

   71 km E of Sendai, Japan / pop: 1,063,000 / local time: 10:27:28.7 2021-05-01
39 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan / pop: 117,000 / local time: 10:27:28.7 2021-05-01