Japan experienced three earthquakes today (Jan. 16), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The largest of these tremors registered a magnitude of 4.7.
- 4:22 a.m.: A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Amami Oshima, with a depth of 60 km.
- 7:38 a.m.: A stronger earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 hit off the coast of Urakawa, Hokkaido. The tremor, at a depth of 50 km, was felt at a maximum seismic intensity of 3. No tsunami risk was reported.
- 9:07 a.m.: Another earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.5, occurred off the coast of Chiba Prefecture at a depth of 50 km.
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