Japan earthquake: Force 7 quake shakes Tokyo hours into new year
Fortunately it was very deep and did not cause much damage
Environment • January 2012 • Views: 1,130
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7 hit eastern and northeastern Japan today, but there are no immediate reports of injuries or damage and no danger of a tsunami.
The quake, which measured 4 in central Tokyo, Fukushima and their surrounding areas, struck 217 miles below the sea surface at 2.28pm (5.27am GMT).
Such a deep jolt is less likely to cause damage than one close to the surface.
This is the last thing that Japan needs right now.