Tokyo Hit by Series of Earthquakes, Causing Damage and Injuries
Magnitude 4.8 Quake Shakes Tokyo and Kanagawa
On Monday, January 1st, a powerful earthquake struck central Japan, reaching a magnitude of 4.8 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale. The quake epicenter was located in Kanagawa Prefecture, just southwest of Tokyo. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), it was the strongest earthquake to hit the Tokyo area since March 2011.
Aftershocks and Injuries
The initial earthquake was followed by several aftershocks, including one registering a magnitude of 4.2. Buildings shook and residents were advised to take precautions, but no major injuries were reported at the time. However, at least one person was killed and more than 30 injured in a subsequent earthquake that struck the Tokyo area on Thursday night.
Damage and Infrastructure Impacts
The earthquake caused damage to buildings, including cracked walls and broken windows. Some buildings were evacuated as a precaution, and train services were temporarily suspended in the affected areas. The JMA also issued a tsunami advisory for the Izu Islands, but it was later lifted.
Continued Monitoring and Preparedness
Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and are urging residents to take precautions in case of further earthquakes. Japan is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active region where earthquakes are common. Residents are advised to have an emergency plan in place and to prepare for the possibility of future earthquakes.
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