An earthquake of initial magnitude 6.0 hit close to the Ogasawara Islands in the Pacific Ocean, south of Tokyo, on Tuesday, as per Kyodo News. The tremor occurred at approximately 9.39am (4.39am UAE time) at a depth of about 50 kilometers. It measured 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Hahajima Island, as per the Japan Meteorological Agency. There have been no reports of a tsunami threat, injuries, or significant damage.
Text: Lara Palmer
21.05.2024
Kyodo News reports seismic event south of Tokyo with no tsunami threat or major damage