Earthquake hits off the coast of Japan after another tremor injured 37 people
Another strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Wednesday, just days after a different tremor injured more than 30 people. An earthquake hit off the coast of Sanriku, east of the country, at a depth of 10km. Initial local reports said the tremor had a magnitude of 6.1, while the US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the tremor's magnitude at 5.6.
TL;DR
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred off the coast of Sanriku, Japan, on Wednesday.
- The earthquake had a depth of 10km and no immediate tsunami threat was recorded.
- This event follows a 5.9-magnitude earthquake on Sunday that injured more than 30 people.
- A total of 37 people were injured in the earlier quake across five prefectures.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded the recent tremor at 6.1, while the USGS noted 5.6.