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Fukushima area gets another earthquake

Another earthquake: New 4.9 tremor near Fukushima Rt.com : November 04, 2013 A 4.9 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter close to Fukushima Prefecture has struck the eastern coast of Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

The tremor was registered at a depth of 20 km. There have not been immediate reports of damage or injuries. No tsunami warning has been issued.

It is the second earthquake to hit Fukushima neighboring prefecture in the past two days. A 5.0earthquake was registered on Japan’s east coast, with Sunday’s tremors felt as far away as Tokyo.

The news comes amid preparations for a tough and dangerous cleanup operation to remove fuel rods from Unit 4 at Fukushima Daiichi plant. ……http://rt.com/news/fukushima-japan-earthquake-nuclear-194/

November 5, 2013 - Posted by | Japan, safety

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