Northeastern Japan hit by 7.2 quake, four injured
An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck northeastern Japan this morning, resulting in at least four injuries, who were transferred to hospitals. Authorities warn of the possibility of aftershocks reaching high levels of 6 over the coming week. The quake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture at a depth of 44 kilometers. Japan, located at the intersection of four tectonic plates, experiences frequent seismic activity, which poses risks of natural disasters such as tsunamis and nuclear accidents.
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