Asia - Pacific, Environment
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake jolts Japan
No tsunami warning issued following quake off Miyagi state
Ahmet Furkan Mercan |
18.04.2021 - Update : 18.04.2021
TOKIO
The northeastern Miyagi state of Japan was struck with a magnitude-5.8 earthquake, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported on Sunday.
The quake occurred at 09.29 local time (GMT0029) at a depth of 50 kilometers (31 miles), according to the agency.
Authorities did not issue a tsunami notice following the tremor.
*Writing by Ali Murat Alhas
