Japan Earthquake Today Shocked with 7.2 Magnitude

Japan Earthquake Today, Japan earthquake, Japan, Terremoto japon, terremoto, Japan Times. Earthquake of 7.2 magnitude has struck off the coast of Japan, shaking buildings in the capital of Tokyo, and triggering a small tsunami. The north east of Japan was hit by an earthquake today 9th March 2011 in the morning and its effect was felt miles away till Tokyo.

The tremor was centred 168km (104 miles) from the east coast, north-east of Tokyo. A 60cm (24in) tsunami reached the coastal town of Ofunato, with other towns reporting smaller waves shortly after the quake hit at 1145 (0245 GMT). There are so far no reports of damage or injuries.

Japan Earthquake Today is well-prepared for quakes which often hit the seismically active area. An aftershock measuring 6.3 magnitude struck after the main quake, Japan's meteorological agency said, followed by a series of smaller aftershocks.

Some train services in the area were temporarily halted after the quake, but they were restarted shortly after noon. A strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Japan today. A tsunami warning has been issued for Japan Earthquake Today, Japan earthquake, Japan, Terremoto japon, terremoto, Japan Times.

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