At least 4 injured after 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits northeastern Japan
Summary
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, injuring at least four people and raising alerts for further seismic activity.
Key Points
- A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit off the Pacific coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
- At least four people were injured and taken to hospitals with minor injuries.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of possible earthquakes measuring upper 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in the following week.
- Japan's location at the intersection of four tectonic plates makes it highly vulnerable to seismic activity.
