23-6-2024 (TOKYO) A moderate tremor jolted the Japanese prefecture of Fukushima on Sunday, serving as a stark reminder of the region’s seismic vulnerability. The earthquake, with an estimated magnitude of 4.9, struck at 12:12 p.m. local time, sending shockwaves across the area and prompting authorities to swiftly assess the potential for further disturbances.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake registered an intensity of 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in the towns of Kawauchi and Tamura, located within the Fukushima Prefecture. While the agency has ruled out the possibility of a tsunami resulting from this particular tremor, the occurrence has nonetheless heightened concerns among residents and officials alike.
