6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Miyagi Prefecture Of Japan

The epicenter of the earthquake that occurred on Sept. 12 at 11:44 a.m. is located in Miyagi Prefecture | JAPAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY

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/

 

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