Major Earthquake Strikes Japan

It's magnitude is 7.1 on the Richter scale.

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The earthquake occurred off the coast of Kochi and Miyazaki

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It's depth is approximately 18 miles below the seabed.

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Three people were reported injured, though there had been no blackouts or damage to the water or communications systems reported.

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people are advised to leave coastline areas.

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Japan’s NHK public television said windows were broken at the Miyazaki airport near the epicenter.

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The airport's runway was temporarily closed for safety checks.

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The Kyushu Electric Power Company said its nuclear power plants were operating normally.

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Japan sits on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' — a line of seismic faults encircling the Pacific Ocean

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and is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries.

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A Seismology Department official warned that strong aftershocks could occur for about a week.

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Major Earthquake Strikes Japan

It's magnitude is 7.1 on the Richter scale.

Magnitude

The earthquake occurred off the coast of Kochi and Miyazaki

Epicenter