7.0-magnitude quake hits off islands south of Tokyo

· Climate · Japan

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000km south of Tokyo, with no tsunami triggered, The Straits Times reported. The islands are a remote part of Japan's territory. No damage or casualties were reported in the brief account.

Why it matters：The quake is a reminder of seismic risk in the region, though no tsunami or damage was reported.

Key points

  • The quake struck off the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000km south of Tokyo.
  • No tsunami was triggered.

Sources (original reporting)

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