Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes northern Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
In short
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck northern Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan at about 07:14 local time on October 8, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake was 60 kilometres deep, and the strongest shaking recorded was seismic intensity 3.
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A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck northern Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan at about 07:14 local time on October 8, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, CLS reported. The agency put the focal depth at 60 kilometres and the maximum seismic intensity at 3. [ 1 ]
Jiemian carried the same figures, citing CCTV News, and Yicai published the headline report of a magnitude 4.0 quake in northern Ibaraki. None of the reports mentioned damage or injuries. [ 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The documents describe a moderate, deep earthquake and report no damage or casualties. Chinese business outlets carried the Japan Meteorological Agency's figures as a short news flash.
Key facts
- A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck northern Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The quake occurred at about 07:14 local time on October 8. [ 1 , 3 ]
- The focal depth was 60 kilometres. [ 1 , 3 ]
- The maximum seismic intensity felt was 3. [ 1 , 3 ]
- The figures came from the Japan Meteorological Agency. [ 1 , 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Whether the earthquake caused any damage or injuries. None of the documents mention damage, injuries or tsunami information.