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6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan
The earthquake hit an area north of the capital, Tokyo • Met agency says there was no risk of a tsunami
A 6.3-magnitude quake hit eastern Japan on Wednesday
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck Japan on Wednesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The quake hit Ibaraki prefecture, north of capital Tokyo, at a relatively shallow depth of 10km.
There were no immediate reports of damages or injuries, though locals said on social media that they witnessed “heavy shaking” during the incident.
The Met Agency said on its website that the earthquake did not pose any tsunami risk.
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.
Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and fires that might have contributed to losses.
