Sunday, April 19, 2015

6.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Taiwan, tsunami alert for Japan cancelled

Taipei

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Taiwan on Monday morning, local time, triggering a tsunami alert for Japan.


The quake was registered at 9:42 a.m. at 71km (44mi) SE of Su'ao, Taiwan, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was first reported to be a 6.8 magnitude quake, before it was downgraded to 6.4 magnitude.



The Japan Meteorological Agency issued and cancelled a tsunami warning for waves up to one metre in height in the southern Okinawa region of Japan. "Get out of the water and leave the coast immediately," the agency advised. "As the strong current will continue, do not get in the sea or approach coasts until the advisory is cleared." Read more...


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