Magnitude 7.2 earthquake felt in Japanese capital

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A tsunami advisory has been issued for Japan’s north-east coast as a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck at sea

The US Geological Survey put the strength of the quake at magnitude 7.2 after it was reported in Tokyo at around 6.10pm .

The USGS said the quake was centred 21 miles east of Ishinomaki, off the coast of Miyagi prefecture in the country’s rugged north-east, at a depth of 37 miles.Officials said there were no immediate reports of damage. #Open journalism No news is bad news Support The Journal Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you

 

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