A 6.0 magnitude earthquake occurred near the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre on Thursday.
The recent earthquake occurred at a depth of 32 kilometers (19.88 miles), as reported by the EMSC.
In Japan, a nation known for its high seismic activity, stringent building codes are in place to guarantee that structures can remain stable even during the strongest tremors.
In the archipelago, inhabited by approximately 125 million individuals, approximately 1,500 minor earthquakes occur annually.
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday, marking the strongest seismic activity experienced on the island in at least 25 years.
This natural disaster resulted in one fatality, numerous injuries, and prompted a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines, which was ultimately canceled.
According to Taiwan’s fire department, a tragic incident occurred in the eastern county of Hualien, which is mountainous and sparsely populated. The region’s epicenter witnessed a situation where one individual is believed to have been fatally crushed by falling rocks. Over 50 people have reported injuries in this unfortunate event.
A minimum of 26 structures have crumbled, with over 50% occurring in Hualien. Approximately 20 individuals remain trapped, and ongoing rescue efforts are being carried out, as reported.
Taiwanese television broadcasts displayed images of dangerously tilted buildings in Hualien, the location hit by an offshore earthquake around 8 am (0000 GMT). This event occurred during morning rush hour when individuals were on their way to work and school.
Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 15.5 kilometers, which is equivalent to 9.6 miles.
