2 minutes ago! Earthquake in Japan with a magnitude of 7.5! The earth is groaning in Tokyo!
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 struck Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture and other nearby areas on Sunday morning, but there was no tsunami risk, the Meteorological Agency said.
quake registered a maximum shindo strength of 4 on the Japanese scale to 7 in central Tokyo and other areas of the capital and Yokohama, the agency said, with an epicenter in Tokyo Bay at a depth of 90 kilometers.
The Japanese government has declared a state of emergency and mobilized the Self-Defense Forces to assist in rescue and relief efforts. Prime Minister has urged citizens to remain calm and cooperate with authorities as they work to address the aftermath of this devastating natural disaster.
The earthquake has also raised concerns about the safety of Japan’s nuclear facilities, given the country’s history with seismic activity. Authorities have assured the public that they are closely monitoring the situation and have implemented precautionary measures to prevent any potential nuclear incidents.