A magnitude 6.1 earthquake, which measured 4 on the shindo (intensity) scale, was detected at a depth of 40 kilometers off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, on Saturday at 11:44 a.m.
There is currently no tsunami warning in effect.
As a precaution, those near coastal areas are advised to move to higher ground.
Original Article:https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/12/national/magnitude-6-1-earthquake-jolts-miyagi-prefecture-area/