TOKYO — Over a decade since a fatal earthquake and tsunami killed nearly 20,000 people in northeastern Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency has expanded and updated its emergency warning system.
Tokyo, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) Two earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 and 4.2 shook the Ishikawa prefecture, in the center of the country, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported.
Early on Jan. 22, a powerful offshore earthquake shook Oita and Miyazaki prefectures in southern Japan, inflicting minor injuries among startled people but no substantial damage aside from ruptured water mains.
A strong offshore earthquake struck Oita and Miyazaki prefectures in southern Japan early Jan. 22, causing minor injuries among startled residents but no major damage other than burst water mains.