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Japan was shaken by a strong earthquake

Mohin Talukder

Mohin Talukder

প্রকাশিত: ০৪ এপ্রিল, ২০২৪, ০৪:০৩ এএম
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After Taiwan, a strong earthquake hit the coast of Japan. On Thursday (April 4) a magnitude 6 earthquake shook the country's eastern coastal region of Honshu. News Reuters.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center said the earthquake originated at a depth of 32 km below the surface. However, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Earlier, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday (April 3) morning. 9 deaths have been reported in the country. More than 1,000 were injured and more than 500 are still trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings.

In addition to Taiwan, tsunami warnings were also issued in Japan and the Philippines on this day. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has asked residents of areas around Okinawa, Miyakojima and Yaeyama islands to evacuate immediately. Because, there is a risk of a tsunami of 3 meters or 9.8 feet high in these areas.

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