Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan's Northeast Region


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

A 6.7-magnitude quake took place off northern Japan on Friday (December 12), the weather office said, days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people.

The quake struck at 11.44am (0244 GMT)

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The Japan Meteorological Agency, upgrading its initial estimate of 6.5, also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline.

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