Although there is no threat of a tsunami following the earthquake, the administration has suspended train services and adopted high alert, considering the possibility of aftershocks following the earthquake.
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A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi, Japan, and its effects were felt in five prefectures of the country.
Although there was no threat of a tsunami after the earthquake, the administration has suspended train services and adopted a high alert in view of the possibility of aftershocks. The administration has instructed local bodies to collect details of possible damage after the earthquake.
Officials have urged travelers in earthquake-prone areas to follow the instructions and take extra precautions.
A powerful earthquake struck Miyagi, Japan, on Friday. The government has issued an emergency warning in five prefectures to take precautions after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake. However, meteorologists have informed that there is no threat of a tsunami after the earthquake.
The earthquake occurred at 8:22 pm local time and the epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 43 kilometers off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture. The US Geological Survey (USGS) initially reported the quake as a 6.6 magnitude.
