Bonin Islands, 27 April 2024 (GNP): According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), an earthquake of a magnitude of 6.9 hit the coast of Japan’s Bonin Islands on Saturday.
At a depth of 540 kilometers, the earthquake struck at 5:36 p.m. local time (0836 GMT). In certain areas of the region, it reported a seismic intensity of 3, according to the Japanese scale of 7.
The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center declared that there is no chance of a tsunami, notwithstanding the magnitude of the earthquake.
Situated roughly 800 km southeast of Japan, the Bonin Islands are a collection of roughly thirty volcanic islands and islets in the central Pacific Ocean.
Because of the known geological activity in this area, earthquakes and tsunamis are common.
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This region of the Pacific is dynamic and active, as evidenced by the construction of a new island in October 2023 as a result of an underwater volcanic eruption.
Authorities are still keeping an eye on the region’s seismic activity.
Residents and visitors are urged to remain informed about any potential aftershocks or changes in seismic conditions, even though no immediate damages or injuries have been reported.