THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
April 18, 2024 at 13:15 JST
The earthquake, with its focus between Shikoku and Kyushu islands, shook wide areas. Figures show seismic intensities on a scale of 7. (Japan Meteorological Agency data)
The first earthquake to register an intensity of lower 6 on the main western island of Shikoku injured eight people and disrupted traffic but caused no tsunami, authorities said. [Read More]
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