A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, injuring at least 34 people. Authorities warn of the possibility of stronger tremors in the coming days.
At least 34 people were injured as a result of a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake that occurred late Monday evening in northeastern Japan, Kyodo News reports, writes UNN.
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Transport and water supply were disrupted, and schools in various areas were suspended, as authorities warned of the possibility of a stronger earthquake.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake, which occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture at a depth of 54 kilometers, could be followed by an earthquake of similar or greater magnitude in the same area in the coming days.
This is the first time the agency has issued such a warning for the coastal areas of Hokkaido and the Sanriku coast, which stretches from Aomori through Iwate and Miyagi prefectures.
To be continued…
