7.3 magnitude earthquake shakes eastern Japan A tsunami alert was issued after the quake.
A strong earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale shook the capital Tokyo on Wednesday night, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The epicenter was reported at 60 km below sea level near Fukushima.
Thousands of homes in the affected areas were without electricity and people took to the streets in fear. No casualties were reported immediately.
The electricity supply company said there were no immediate reports of injuries or severe damage, but more than two million homes were without power, including 700,000 in Tokyo.
The epicenter was reported at a depth of 60 km off the coast of Fukushima. An advisory was issued for one meter tsunami waves for some parts of the coast.
It should be noted that Japan is located in the “Ring of Fire” of the Pacific Ocean, which is an area of ​​strong earthquake activity. The country is prone to regular earthquakes and has strict construction regulations aimed at ensuring that buildings can withstand strong tremors.