Note: Map shows area with shaking magnitude 3 or greater, which the USGS defines as “weak”, although earthquakes may be felt outside the areas shown. the new York Times
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The quake struck at 5:23 a.m. Japan time about 11 miles west of Sarabetsu, Japan, agency data shows.
As seismologists review available data, they may revise the reported intensity of an earthquake. Additional information collected about earthquakes may also lead USGS scientists to update the earthquake-severity map.
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: The categories of shocks are based on modified mercalli intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, related maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial earthquake. All times above are Japan time. Shake data as of Sunday, April 26 at 4:44 PM Eastern. Aftershock data is as of Sunday, April 26 at 4:55 PM Eastern.
