6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Miyagi Prefecture

By ANI | Published: April 20, 2020 04:52 AM2020-04-20T04:52:51+5:302020-04-20T05:05:02+5:30

An earthquake with a magnitude 6.1 on the richter scale struck off Japan's Miyagi Prefecture on Monday, NHK reported citing Japanese authorities.

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Miyagi Prefecture | 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Miyagi Prefecture

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Miyagi Prefecture

An earthquake with a magnitude 6.1 on the richter scale struck off Japan's Miyagi Prefecture on Monday, NHK reported citing Japanese authorities.

No casualties have been reported. Officials said there is no risk of a tsunami.

The tremor was felt widely in regions, including the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Further details are awaited.

( With inputs from ANI )

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