Eighth Strong Earthquake Measuring 6.6Mw Strikes Japan Region
Background:
- Seventh Powerful Quake Hits Japan Region
- 6th Strong Quake Strikes Near Ryukyu Isles, Japan
- 5th Strong Quake Strikes Japan Region
- 6 to 8 more strong EQs may yet strike region
- Earthquake Forecast: Tokyo, Japan
Referring to an earlier forecast, FEWW Moderators believe an additional series of 5 – 6 quakes measuring ≥ 6.0 Mw could strike Japan region in the coming weeks.
FEWW Moderators had previously anticipated more powerful earthquakes in the region, including as many as 10 additional magnitude 6+ quakes to strike the region in the coming weeks.
Earthquake Information Issued by JMA at 15:15 JST 07 Feb 2010
Occurred at (JST) |
Latitude
|
Longitude
|
Depth |
Mag. |
Region Name |
15:10 JST 07 Feb 2010 |
23.4ºN |
124.0ºE |
10km |
6.6Mw |
Ishigakijima Kinkai
|
Approximate distances (USGS)
- 115 km (70 miles) SSW of Ishigaki-jima, Ryukyu Islands, Japan
- 225 km (140 miles) ESE of Hua-lien, Taiwan
- 225 km (140 miles) ESE of Su-ao, Taiwan
- 2055 km (1280 miles) SW of TOKYO, Japan
Note: USGS/EHP has again downgraded the quake by 0.2 order of magnitude to 6.4Mw
Tsunami Forecast/Watch
JMA Issued a Tsunami Forecast at 15:13 JST 07 Feb 2010 for MIYAKOJIMA and YAEYAMA areas saying that tsunami height was expected to be about 0.5 meters.
However, the tsunami watch was later canceled. JMA said: “No tsunami damage at some of the other coasts though there may be slight sea level changes.:
Fire-Earth anticipates intense seismic activity and volcanic unrest/activity in the Japan Region throughout 2010 and beyond.
10-degree Map Centered at 25°N,125°E
Earthquake Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP. Map enhanced by FEWW.
Political Map of Japan.
Related Links:
- Seventh Powerful Quake Hits Japan Region [October 30, 2009]
- 6th Strong Quake Strikes Near Ryukyu Isles, Japan [September 29, 2009]
- Strong Quake Strikes Near Shizuoka, Japan [August 11, 2009]
- 5th Strong Quake Strikes Japan Region [August 17, 2009]
- 4th Powerful Quake Strikes Japan Region [August 17, 2009]
- 3rd Powerful Quake in 3 Days Strikes Japan Region [August 13, 2009]
- Strong Quake Strikes Near Shizuoka, Japan [August 10, 2009]
- Powerful Earthquake Strikes Near Izu Islands, Japan [August 9, 2009]
- M 6.4 Quake Strikes SW Ryukkyu Isls, Japan [August 5, 2009]
- Magnitude 6.3 quake strikes Taiwan region
- Earthquakes [Links Page]
- Earthquake Forecast: Tokyo, Japan