A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of central Japan on November 26, 2024, causing slight tremors but no significant damage or casualties.
A moderately strong magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of central Japan on Tuesday night, November 26, 2024. The epicenter was located off the Noto Peninsula , at a depth of 10 km. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake was felt strongly in the region, but no significant damage was reported. Japan 's Cabinet Office stated on X that while there might be slight changes to sea levels along the coast, there is no expectation of damage.
Nuclear regulation authorities confirmed that no abnormality was detected in the local nuclear power plant. Situated on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' Japan is one of the world's most tectonically active countries, experiencing around 1,500 jolts every year. The country, home to around 125 million people, saw over 400 deaths in January when a massive earthquake hit the peninsula, including 'quake-linked' deaths and those killed directly in the disaster
Earthquake Japan Noto Peninsula Magnitude-6.4 Japan Meteorological Agency
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