Tuesday , December 24 2024

Severe earthquake in Japan, 6.4 magnitude on Richter scale

Japan Earthquake Updates: A massive earthquake has occurred in Japan. People are scared due to sudden earth shaking on Wednesday night. As soon as the earthquake occurred, people at some places came out of their homes.

According to information given by the Japan Meteorological Agency, a strong earthquake occurred in the Nanyo region of southern Japan. The Bungo Channel, which separates Japan's Kaikyu and Shikoku islands, was found to be the epicenter of the quake. There is no information about loss of life or property.

The US Geological Survey located the epicenter of the earthquake at a depth of 18 kilometers west of Uwajima, Japan. It is being told that the intensity was recorded at 6.4 on the Richter scale. Earthquakes measuring 6 or more on the Richter scale mostly occur in Japan.

There was a huge earthquake in Japan in the month of March. Intensity was recorded at 6 on the Richter scale.