Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 strikes Japan’s Bonin Islands, USGS says

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A strong but deep earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has struck the Pacific Ocean near Japan’s Bonin Islands, with light shaking felt as far away as Tokyo, according to seismologists. No tsunami warnings were issued.

The earthquake hit at 5:35 p.m. local time on Saturday, centered about 270 kilometers northwest of Ogasawara.

The Bonin Islands, or Ogasawara Islands, lie approximately 978 kilometers (608 miles) south of Tokyo, far from Japan’s mainland.

The earthquake on Saturday had a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 but occurred 540 kilometers below the seabed. Japan’s Meteorological Agency reported this as a very deep earthquake.

JMA reported light shaking in Ogasawara and the Bonin Islands, with minor tremors felt in Tokyo. No damage or injuries were reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) put the magnitude lower, at 6.5.

“Based on all available data, there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake,” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in a statement to member states. “No action is required.”

Japan is on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, an arc of fault lines circling the Pacific Basin which is prone to large earthquakes.

A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan in March 2011, triggering devastating tsunamis and claiming over 20,000 lives.

Japan Bonin Islands demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity, rallying together to rebuild and recover. Furthermore, communities unite to support each other, sharing resources and offering assistance to those in need.

The Japanese government coordinates with international agencies to assess needs and deliver aid to the stricken islands.

Moreover, the earthquake serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of seismic activity and the importance of resilience in vulnerable regions like the Bonin Islands.
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