Earthquake shakes Fukushima, Japan

TOKYO: FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 – A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook Fukushima prefecture of Japan on Friday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The epicenter was reported at 8:58 a.m. local time at a depth of 40 kilometers below the ground, according to the department.

The epicenter was reported below the ground, however; no tsunami alert was issued. Earthquake-prone Japan is prone to small earthquakes throughout the year. – XINHUA