M5.8 quake hits 60 km from Fukushima plant — Followed by multiple M4s (MAPS)

Published: January 12th, 2012 at 6:43 am ET
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Moderate earthquake shakes northeastern Japan, CNN, Jan. 11, 2012 at 10:57 pm EST:

A moderate earthquake rattled northeastern Japan Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported.

The 5.8 magnitude quake was centered about 120 kilometers (75 miles) [NOTE: 60 km according to Japan maps below] southeast of Fukushima [...]

“This earthquake poses no tsunami risk,” the agency’s website said.

There were no immediate reports of damage.

SOURCE: Japan Meteorological Agency

 

 

Published: January 12th, 2012 at 6:43 am ET
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