A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has struck central Japan.
It occurred at 2:21 AM Japan time on Wednesday.
The epicenter was the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture at a depth of 10 kilometers.
This area was devastated by a massive earthquake on New Year's Day. The Japan Meteorological Agency says there is no tsunami threat.
It occurred at 2:21 AM Japan time on Wednesday.
The epicenter was the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture at a depth of 10 kilometers.
This area was devastated by a massive earthquake on New Year's Day. The Japan Meteorological Agency says there is no tsunami threat.
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits central Japan at 2:21 AM on Wednesday, centered at Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, with a depth of 10 kilometers. Previously hit by a massive earthquake on New Year's Day; no tsunami threat reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240103_05/
Date: Jan. 3, 2024
Created: 2024/01/03 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 19:27
Last Read: 2024/01/03 11:03