Earthquake of 5.1-magnitude jolts Japan; no tsunami warning issued

 Seismic tremor of 5.1-extent shocks Japan; no tidal wave cautioning gave

A seismic tremor estimating 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off Japan's Fukushima prefecture on Friday, the public climate organization said, albeit no wave cautioning was given.

A tremor estimating 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off Japan's Fukushima prefecture on Friday, the public climate organization said, albeit no tidal wave cautioning was given.

As indicated by the Japan Meteorological Organization (JMA), the earthquake, which happened at 3.19 p.m. (neighborhood time), was focused seaward with its focal point at a scope of 37.4 degrees north and a longitude of 141.3 east, reports Xinhua news organization.

The JMA likewise said the shudder happened at a profundity of 30 km.

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Seismic tremor of 5.1-greatness shocks Japan; no torrent cautioning gave

A quake estimating 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off Japan's Fukushima prefecture on Friday, the public climate organization said, albeit no wave cautioning was given.

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By IANS | Tokyo | Last Refreshed at October 21 2022 14:28 IST

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A quake estimating 5.1 on the Richter scale struck off Japan's Fukushima prefecture on Friday, the public climate organization said, albeit no wave cautioning was given.

As indicated by the Japan Meteorological Office (JMA), the quake, which happened at 3.19 p.m. (neighborhood time), was focused seaward with its focal point at a scope of 37.4 degrees north and a longitude of 141.3 east, reports Xinhua news organization.

The JMA likewise said the tremor happened at a profundity of 30 km.

The tremor logged lower 5 on the Japanese seismic power scale which tops at 7 in certain areas of Fukushima, as per the climate organization.

There have been no prompt reports of significant harm or wounds because of the shake.

Japan's atomic guard dog has not detailed any anomalies at any thermal energy plants, including the wave stricken Daiichi thermal energy station in Fukushima.