Local authorities reported one was injured as a result of the earthquake
An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale was recorded today off the coast of the Japanese city of Miyagi.
The earthquake occurred at 6:09 PM local time (09:09 GMT), the epicenter was about 20 kilometers from the Ojika peninsula, in Miyagi, and at a depth of 60 kilometers, detailed the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA, acronym in the English) .
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Images of the time of the earthquake showed staff at a local hospital having difficulty standing, as well as ceiling lights and other moving equipment.
The intensity of the earthquake was 7.2, according to local authorities. Video: https://twitter.com/RedGeoChile/status/1373233941658882052.
A tsunami watch was initially issued by the government warning that a tsunami of up to three feet could hit some parts of the coastal areas of Miyagi prefecture. However, the JMA slammed the warning at around 7:30 p.m. local time.
The warning was issued due to the possibility of some changes in the level of the tides, but there is no concern about tsunami damage.