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The Fukushima region in Japan was hit by an earthquake. © picture alliance/dpa/kyodo/Volcano Discovery
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck northeastern Japan. The nuclear power plant that was damaged in 2011 is located in the Fukushima region.
Fukushima – A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Thursday (April 4). According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter of the quake was in the Fukushima region in the northeast. The
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earthquake service recorded three tremors. The first with a magnitude of 3.1 at 10:43 a.m. (local time), followed by two heavier ones at 11:15 a.m. and 2:13 p.m.
Earthquake hits Fukushima region in Japan: “No anomalies” at nuclear power plant
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after the quake, which struck at a depth of 40 kilometers and was also felt in the capital Tokyo. A tsunami warning was not issued.
Tepco, the operator of the Fukushima nuclear power plant, said there were “no anomalies” at the plant. The power plant was damaged by a severe earthquake and tsunami in 2011. The natural disaster at the time claimed around 18,500 lives. In February there was criticism of the nuclear power plant operator because of a leak in the plant.
Japan today earthquake-proof: Strict building rules were introduced after the Fukushima disaster
Japan, located in one of the most tectonically active regions in the world, has implemented strict construction standards. These are intended to ensure that buildings can withstand strong earthquakes. The island nation with around 125 million inhabitants experiences around 1,500 tremors every year, most of which cause no damage. In January 2024, 126 people died in a severe earthquake in Japan.
The US Earthquake Observatory (USGS) rated the magnitude of the latest quake at 6.1 and said the depth was 40.1 kilometers. The day before, Taiwan was hit by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. At least nine people were killed and over a thousand were injured.
(moe/dpa)
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