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Tokyo, Japan. — A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan this Thursday morning, causing strong tremors in several locations and being felt as far as the capital, Tokyo, according to reports from Japanese authorities.
n” “nThe earthquake was recorded around 7:30 in the morning, local time (22:30 GMT on Wednesday), with its epicenter off the coast of Iwate Prefecture and at a depth of 50 kilometers, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
n” “nSome locations in Aomori Prefecture reached a level 6 on the Japanese seismic scale of seven, used to measure the intensity of ground motion and potential for damage.
n” “nDespite the magnitude of the earthquake, authorities did not issue a tsunami warning, although they are maintaining constant monitoring of the situation and urged the population to remain attentive to official information.
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n” “nThe seismic movement was also felt in Tokyo, where residents reported strong shaking in buildings and homes. So far, no casualties or significant material damage have been reported.
n” “nJapan is located in one of the most seismically active zones in the world due to its location in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where several tectonic plates converge and frequent earthquakes are recorded.
