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6.2 Earthquake Hits Northern Japan
Associated Press
TOKYO—A strong earthquake rattled northern Japan on
Sunday, and authorities said no tsunami was expected in
the area. There were no immediate reports of serious
damage or injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency
said the afternoon quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.2.
The earthquake occurred in the eastern Hama-dori region
of Fukushima prefecture, which is located about
150 miles (240 kilometers) north of Tokyo.
Tremors were felt in Tokyo and in neighboring prefectures,
including Miyagi, Yamagata, Tochigi and Ibaraki.
The Tokyo Electric Power Co.
said its two nuclear power plants in the prefecture
were operating normally.
Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world.
In 1995, a quake of magnitude 7.2 killed
6,400 people in the western port city of Kobe.
—Copyright 2010 Associated Press
Associated Press
TOKYO—A strong earthquake rattled northern Japan on
Sunday, and authorities said no tsunami was expected in
the area. There were no immediate reports of serious
damage or injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency
said the afternoon quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.2.
The earthquake occurred in the eastern Hama-dori region
of Fukushima prefecture, which is located about
150 miles (240 kilometers) north of Tokyo.
Tremors were felt in Tokyo and in neighboring prefectures,
including Miyagi, Yamagata, Tochigi and Ibaraki.
The Tokyo Electric Power Co.
said its two nuclear power plants in the prefecture
were operating normally.
Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world.
In 1995, a quake of magnitude 7.2 killed
6,400 people in the western port city of Kobe.
—Copyright 2010 Associated Press
