Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits off the coast of Japan

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the JMA as M6.3 hit Izu Islands region, Japan at 16:22 UTC on September 20, 2016 (01:22 JST on September 21). The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 62 km (38.5 miles).

According to the EMSC, the epicenter was located 607 km (377 miles) SE of Chiba-shi (population 920 000) and 611 km (379 miles) SE of Yokohama-shi (population 3 575 000), Japan.

Miyagi and Kanagava prefectures experienced JMA seismic intensity level of 1. Although there may be slight sea-level changes in coastal regions, this earthquake has caused no damage to Japan, JMA said.

Credit: JMA

Note: This report is based on preliminary data and is being updated.

Featured image credit: SAM, EMSC

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