Powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan as residents are warned

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopy linkA powerful earthquake, measuring magnitude 6.7, struck off the coast of Japan's Miyagi region, north of Tokyo. The Japanese government issued emergency warnings to residents in five prefectures following the tremor. Japanese authorities rated the earthquake a five on their 1-7 intensity scale. Despite the strong tremor, officials confirmed there was no immediate risk of a tsunami. The US Geological Survey reported the earthquake's epicentre was 50km east of Ofunato in Miyagi, at a depth of approximately 43km. In fullJapan hit by powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake as warnings issued for five prefecturesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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