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Strong 7.3-quake rattles east Japan, no tsunami risk

Strong 7.3-quake rattles east Japan, no tsunami risk

13 Sept 10:16 Key points summarised by AI
  • A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's east coast, near Fukushima, causing strong shaking across the region and in Tokyo.
  • Despite its strength, no tsunami alert was issued, and the Fukushima nuclear plant reported no abnormalities, averting a repeat of the 2011 disaster.
  • Over 50 people sustained injuries, and around 950,000 homes experienced power outages, with minor damage including a highway landslide.
  • The quake, considered an aftershock of the devastating 2011 temblor, occurred just weeks before its 10th anniversary, prompting officials to caution residents about ongoing aftershocks.
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