A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sanriku, eastern Japan, on Wednesday at a depth of 10 kilometres. The tremor comes days after another earthquake injured dozens of people in the country.
Details of the Tremor
Initial local reports suggested the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.1, while the US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the tremor at 5.6 magnitude. No immediate tsunami threat was recorded.
Recent Seismic Activity
The quake follows a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan early on Sunday, causing strong shaking and injuring more than 30 people. The latest event adds to a week of heightened seismic activity in the region.
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