On July 18, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook the vicinity of eastern Hachijojima Island in Japan. The temblor occurred at 8:07 pm (local time), originating 100 km deep. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake registered a seismic intensity of 3 in Ogasawara village. Its epicenter was pinpointed at approximately 33.6 degrees north latitude and 140.3 degrees east longitude.
Residents in central Tokyo reportedly felt the tremors, highlighting the earthquake’s widespread impact beyond its immediate vicinity. The incident underscores Japan’s ongoing vulnerability to seismic activity and serves as a reminder of the region’s preparedness efforts.
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