Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kanto Region
On Friday evening, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Japan’s Kanto region, registering a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in western Kanagawa Prefecture, and it struck at a depth of 10 kilometers. Fortunately, there was no tsunami threat associated with this quake.
This recent quake follows a more powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan earlier. The 7.1 earthquake led to a tsunami warning for several regions. Authorities are still assessing the damage and monitoring potential risks.
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