Japan braces for more aftershocks after powerful quake injures over 150 Since late Saturday, a series of aftershocks registering up to 4 on the intensity scale have been occurring Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/ Construction work continues on the Joban Highway near Soma, Fukushima Prefecture. | KYODO KYODO Feb 15, 2021 FUKUSHIMA – Japan’s northeastern region braced for aftershocks Sunday following an earthquake of magnitude 7.3 overnight that injured more than 150 people, cut power and water, and disrupted bullet train services, with some residents looking weary as they tidied up the mess in their homes and shops.