The earthquake struck northeast Japan on Wednesday morning. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale.
The earthquake-stricken area is an area that was destroyed four years ago due to a large magnitude earthquake. But there are no reports of damage or injuries and no tsunami warning.
The earthquake in the Tohoku region berkekuaran initially reported 6.9. However, according to NHK, a magnitude 6.6 SR. The quake was centered 74 miles (119 km) southeast of Morioka at a depth of 24 miles (39 km).
An NHK helicopter that flew over the area showed no damage. In addition, there were no reports of damage at the nuclear reactor in Fukushima Daiichi, Daini existing or nearby.
A spokesman for Tohoku Electric Power Co told Reuters there was no visible damage to the nuclear power plant Onagawa and Higashidori. But fast Shinkansen train in the area had reportedly ceased operations until the rail has been checked.
source by dunia.tempo.co
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