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Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake has struck Japan. The epicenter was near Sapporo. The magnitude 4.7 earthquake was also felt in Sapporo, Oyama, and Noto. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded near Tokyo, Japan. Multiple stations reported a magnitude 4.7 earthquake hitting Japan.
CRI Huayu Global
Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Hits Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. The seismic intensity index for the past hour was 7, indicating high intensity. The Air Quality Health Index reported an average outdoor index of 7, indicating a high health risk. The earthquake caused damage to 228 buildings or facilities, including hangars, barracks, fuel depots, military aircraft, and critical radar, communication, and air defense equipment. This level of damage is far more severe than previously acknowledged by the US government or reported by media. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 17 km NNW of Kanaya, Japan, at a depth of 27.873 km. Another earthquake of magnitude 4.7 was recorded earlier. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. The Hong Kong stock market has been volatile since the start of May, with a drop of 290 points this morning.
Tokyo FM
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. No immediate reports of damage or casualties were mentioned. The source mentioned traffic conditions in Hong Kong, including slow traffic on the Eastern Harbour Crossing and near various locations like Oi Man Village and Hoi Wing Road. There were also reports of congestion on the West Kowloon entrance and near Kai Tak Peninsula. Another earthquake of magnitude 4.7 was reported near Morioka. The earthquake caused a decline of 22 points in the Kuraamper and Jekata indices. Most stocks fell by 1%, primarily in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Australia. London and France also experienced declines. This is the latest in a series of seismic events in the area. The earthquake was also reported near Morioka and Mito. The transcript does not contain new information regarding this event.
Tokyo FM
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. The source mentioned traffic conditions in Hong Kong, including slow traffic on the Eastern Harbour Crossing and near various locations like Oi Man Village and Hoi Wing Road. There were also reports of congestion on the West Kowloon entrance and near Kai Tak Peninsula. This event follows previous seismic activity. Separately, WHO sees low Hantavirus spread risk, and Victory Day Parades were cancelled in two Russian cities. The earthquake caused a decline of 22 points in the Kuraamper and Jekata indices. Most stocks fell by 1%, primarily in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Australia. London and France also experienced declines. This is the latest in a series of seismic events in the area. The epicenter was reported near Noto, with tremors also felt in Tokyo, Oyama, Morioka, Mito, Ishinomaki, and other locations.
RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake has struck Japan.
RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Japan. A fifth magnitude 4.7 earthquake was registered near Tokyo, Japan, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Tokyo. No new details provided in current feeds.
CRI Huayu Global
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Japan. The epicenter was near Mito. Another magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported near Fukushima. The source did not provide further details on damage or casualties for either event. No tsunami warning was issued.
Shonan Beach FM
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. The earthquake's epicenter was located in the sea off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture. No tsunami warning has been issued. The tremor was also felt in Oyama and Tokyo.
BCC News Taiwan
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. The event was reported by multiple sources. The epicenter was located on the Noto Peninsula. No damage or injuries have been reported.
RRI Pro 1 Jakarta
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Japan
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Japan. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported near Fukushima, Japan. The epicenter was near Oyama. No damage or injuries have been reported. No tsunami warning has been issued.
Shonan Beach FM