11 February 2012

Breaking News - Japan Earthquake ~5.0 11JAN2012

Breaking News - Japan Earthquake ~5.0 ~10:30 am 11JAN2012

The Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA) gives a preliminary report of 4.7 magnitude with an epicenter in Ibaraki-Ken at a depth of 50km.  The magnitude of the quake in the Tokyo area was ~3.0 M.  The quake occurred at 10:27 Japan Standard Time.  No damage has been reported and there is no danger of a tsunami reported.
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/quake/

http://www.jma.go.jp/en/quake/3/20120211103150391-111027.html

Initial report seconds after the quake occurred:
No details yet at this time.  A moderate EQ was felt at approximately 10:30 am in Tokyo.
-update pending. -LunarMeteorite*Hunter, Tokyo