6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off Japan’s Fukishima, a Day After Taiwan Quake

There were no immediate reports of injuries after the earthquake, which had an epicentre depth of 40 kilometres (25 miles).

6.0 earthquake hits Japan on April 4, 2024. Screenshot via The Epoch Times/USGS

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has been reported off the east coast of the Fukushima prefecture of Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The quake struck at 12:16 p.m. local time on Thursday.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre also registered a similar magnitude quake.

Fortunately, no tsunami alert has been issued.

There were no immediate reports of injuries after the earthquake, which had an epicentre depth of 40 kilometres (25 miles). Initial reports indicate some buildings may have collapsed.

The quake was also felt in Tokyo, which has been experiencing aftershocks since a massive magnitude 7.4 quake hit Taiwan yesterday. Aftershock in the region have been ongoing over the last 24 hours.

TEPCO, the operator of the Fukushima nuclear power plant, said around one hour after the quake that technicians were checking on the impact of the quake on the facilities, and that readings so far had “no abnormality.”

“Currently, there is no abnormality in the readings from the monitoring posts or plant parameters. There is also no abnormality with our main power system,” it said.

Rescue efforts in Taiwan continue. At least nine people have been killed and more than 1,000 reported injured in the strongest quake to hit the island in 25 years.

Taiwan and Japan are both situated on the same active fault line of the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is home to the world’s most active volcanoes and the site of most earthquakes.