No Tsunami Yet After Powerful 5.8 Quake in Japan

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Japan has been rocked by a strong 5.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Yamada in eastern Iwate province. The quake struck at a shallow depth of 11.2 km, making the tremors widely felt. This comes just a day after a 6.6 magnitude quake rattled the same region, raising serious concerns about ongoing seismic activity. No tsunami warnings have been issued, and no major damage has been reported yet. Stay tuned for updates as Japan continues to monitor the situation closely. WooGlobe Ref : WGA900817 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A powerful earthquake has just rocked Japan.

00:03At exactly 4.23 p.m. local time,

00:06a 5.8-magnitude quake hit off the coast of Yamada,

00:09in eastern Ewate Province.

00:11It struck from a shallow depth of just 11 kilometers,

00:14making the shake even more intense.

00:16People in nearby towns felt strong tremors,

00:19but no tsunami warning has been issued so far.

00:22The quake registered a 3 on Japan's seismic intensity scale of 7,

00:26enough to rattle nerves, but not cause major damage.

00:30What's even more alarming is this came just one day

00:32after a stronger 6.6-magnitude quake hit the same region.

00:36That earlier quake triggered a tsunami alert, which was later lifted.

00:40Now, with two major quakes in less than 24 hours,

00:43experts are watching the area closely.

00:46Japan sits on the ring of fire,

00:48making it one of the most earthquake-prone places on Earth.

00:51No reports of injuries or damage yet, but aftershocks are possible.

00:55Stay safe, Japan.

00:57Mother Nature isn't done shaking things up just yet.

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