A strong earthquake magnitude 5.9 shook the central region of Japan. The earthquake occurred at 6:31 am local time at the north-eastern end of the Noto peninsulato one depth of 10 kilometers. A few minutes later, at 6.40 local time, it was recorded another earthquake of magnitude 4.8 with very close epicenter, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
Local authorities told the state broadcaster NHK That at the moment there would be no damage, even as they continue to gather information. The power company Hokuriku Electric, for its part, is examining the situation at the Shika nuclear power plant, located in Ishikawa, whose two reactors remain decommissioned.
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