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6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's coast near Shima

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

A deep marine tremor originated approximately 58 kilometers southeast of Shima on Saturday night, sending minor shocks across portions of the Japanese mainland. Data from the US Geological Survey confirmed the disturbance reached a significant depth of 352 kilometers beneath the seabed. Due to the lack of severe surface displacement, disaster management agencies noted there was no threat of an incoming tsunami. Furthermore, early assessments from local authorities showed no documented reports of physical damage or casualties.

Key points

  • Initial official assessments confirmed that the deep offshore event caused no immediate c…: Initial official assessments confirmed that the deep offshore event caused no immediate casualties or property damage.
  • The tremor struck roughly 58 kilometers southeast of Shima late Saturday night without tr…: The tremor struck roughly 58 kilometers southeast of Shima late Saturday night without triggering destructive waves.
  • Minor shaking registered across portions of Japan, but severe consequences were largely p…: Minor shaking registered across portions of Japan, but severe consequences were largely prevented by the depth.

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A magnitude 6.0

earthquake struck 58 km southeast of Shima in Japan on Sunday, November 1, at 3:45 am IST, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 352 km and was recorded at 22:15 UTC on Saturday.

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported tremors measuring 3 on its seven-point seismic-intensity scale in parts of Fukushima Prefecture. No

tsunami warning was issued, and no immediate reports of damage or casualties were available.

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