Significant Aftershocks Follow Powerful Japan Quake

Quake magnitude revised down to 7.1Mw, as significant aftershocks strike

Magnitude of the powerful earthquake that struck off Fukushima coast has been revised down to 7.1Mw by USGS/EHP.

The revised details are as follows

• Magnitude: 7.1Mw
• Time: 2013-10-26 02:10:16 UTC+09:00
• Location: 37.170°N, 144.665°E [475km (295mi) ENE of Tokyo, Japan]
• Depth: 10.0km

At least 4 significant aftershocks have occurred, as of posting, the largest of which measured 5.5Mw.

Meantime, the authorities evacuated the crippled Fukushima Power Plant, after Tsunami Advisories were issued.

The plant operator said on Saturday there was no damage or change in radiation levels at the station following the quake, according to reports.

A 30cm tsunami reached Japan’s east coast, NHK reported.

The quake reportedly shook buildings far away as Tokyo, about 230 km south of Fukushima nuclear plant, and 475km WSW of the epicenter.

Earthquake Location Map

Source: USGS/EHP

Related Links

• M 7.3 Quake Strikes Off the Pacific Coast of Japan October 25, 2013

M 7.3 Quake Strikes Off the Pacific Coast of Japan

Powerful Quake Strikes at a depth of about 10 km

Local Tsunami Advisories have been issued for

• IWATE , MIYAGI, FUKUSHIMA, IBARAKI Prefectures.
• KUJUKURI and SOTOBO areas, CHIBA Prefecture.

The event occurred near Bosei Seamount, east of Japan Trench and about  240km southeast (121 degrees) ESE of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake.

Time: 2013-10-26 02:10:16 UTC+09:00
Location: 37.194°N 144.663°E
Depth: 10.0km

Earthquake Location Map

Source: USGS/EHP

Tsunami Map

Map shows the locations where Tsunami Advisories (local Tsunamis measuring 0.2 – 1.0 m high) have been issued. Source: JMA

More Details to follow…

Busy Day at the Pacific Rim of Fire

M6.5 quake strikes near Atka, Alaska

Strong quake measuring 6.5Mw struck about 77km (48mi) SSW of Atka, Alaska at 02:32 UTC, Wednesday, September 4, 2013.

The quake was centered at 51.592°N 174.760°W, and struck about 39.9km (24.8mi) deep, USGS/EHP reported.

NO tsunami reported.

Two significant aftershocks followed the mainshock, as of posting.

• 5.5Mw + 78km SSW of Atka, Alaska 2013-09-04 13:16:31 UTC+09:00 D=34.6 km
• 5.2Mw + 80km SW of Atka, Alaska 2013-09-04 14:15:56 UTC+09:00 D=44.8 km

The quake followed similar size shocks that struck Izu Islands, Japan Region and Bella Bella, Canada since late Tuesday.

Pacific Ring of Fire – Earthquake Location Map No. 2, Sept. 4, 2013. at 06:10UTC. Image source: USGS/EHP.

Pacific Ring of Fire – Earthquake Location Map No.1, Sept. 4, 2013 at 01:20UTC. Image source: USGS/EHP.

Related Links

• Strong Quakes Strike Japan, Canada Regions September 4, 2013
• https://feww.wordpress.com/earthquake/#comment-55956

Strong Quakes Strike Japan, Canada Regions

M6.9 Strikes Izu Islands, Japan Region

The quake, measuring 6.9MW and centered at 29.8°N, 139°E, struck at a depth of about 400km, according to Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). NO tsunami expected.

The event occurred at about 00:18UTC on Wednesday September 4, 2013.

Pacific Ring of Fire – Earthquake Location Map, Sept. 4, 2013. Image source: USGS/EHP.

M6.0  quake strikes 191km WSW of Bella Bella, Canada

A magnitude 6.0 quake struck offshore about 191km (119mi) WSW of Bella Bella, Canada, USGS/EHP reported.

The shallow quake occurred at a depth of about 1km, centered at 51.2°N 130.4°W, said USGS.

The mainshock was followed by several significant aftershocks, the largest of which measured 5.9Mw as of posting.

1. 5.9Mw + 163km SW of Bella Bella, Canada 2013-09-04 09:23:12 UTC+09:00 Depth of 9.9 km
2. 5.0Mw + 188km SW of Bella Bella, Canada 2013-09-04 07:29:32 UTC+09:00 9.8 km

UPDATE: Japan Megaquake Forecast

FIRE-EARTH members have initiated a limited release of some details of a previous forecast concerning the next Megaquake to strike Japan region, and believe this information has reached  the Japanese authorities.

M7.3 Quake Strikes Off the East Coast of Honshu, Japan

Powerful quake prompts tsunami warning along Miyagi Pref coast, Japan

Magnitude: 7.3Mw
Depth: 10 km
Date and Time:  07 December 2012 @ 17:18 JST
Location: 37.8Nº, 144.2Eº
Region:  Sanriku Oki
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)

Earthquake Location Map. Source: JMA

Tsunami Warnings and Advisories

JMA has posted the following Tsunami Warning and Advisories on its website:

• Tsunami Warnings  have been issued for the following coastal regions of Japan:  MIYAGI PREF.
• Evacuate immediately to safe place away from the shore in the above coastal regions.
• Tsunami advisories are currently in effect in other coastal regions of Japan:
  • PACIFIC COAST OF AOMORI PREF.
    IWATE PREF.
    FUKUSHIMA PREF.
    IBARAKI PREF.

Japan Tsunami Warning Map. Source: JMA

Japan Tsunami Warning Map Update. Source: JMA

Aftershocks

Related Links

• Japan Quakes
• Japan 7.2 Quake Strikes Off the Coast of Honshu Posted March 9, 2011

Significant Shock Hits Coast of Chiba, Japan

Magnitude 6.1 shock hits off the coast of Chiba, Japan

Magnitude: 6.1Mw
Region: Off Coast of Chiba (Chiba-ken Toho-oki), Japan
Time: 12:05 UTC
Epicenter: 35.8°N, 141.1°E
Depth: 10 km
Source: JMA

Distances (USGS)

• 77 km (48 miles) SSE (163°) from Mito, Honshu, Japan
• 89 km (56 miles) E (87°) from TOKYO, Japan
• 152 km (94 miles) S (186°) from Iwaki, Honshu, Japan

Related Links:

• Strong Quake Strikes Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan Posted on March 14, 2012
• Japan Earthquake Forecast
• Tectonics Update – March 10
• Global Tectonics Alert – April 9

Strong Quake Strikes Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan

6.9Mw earthquake strikes 235km S of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Tsunami WARNING:

Tsunami waves of up to 20cm high reported earlier; all tsunami warnings have since been cancelled.

Magnitude: 6.9Mw
Region: Off East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Time: 2012-03-14 09:08:35.6 UTC
Epicenter: 144.96°E 40.98°N
Depth: 10 km
Status: Confirmed by a Seismologist
Source: GEOFON Extended Virtual Network (GEVN)

EARTHQUAKE Map. Source: GEOFON

NOTE: Quake magnitude reported as 6.8Mw by USGS

EARTHQUAKE Map. Source USGS

Distances (USGS)

• 235 km (146 miles) S of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
• 265 km (164 miles) SSE of Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan
• 293 km (182 miles) E of Hachinohe, Honshu, Japan
• 734 km (456 miles) NE of TOKYO, Japan

Aftershocks [UPDATED at 12:10 UTC ]

1. M6.1 centered 40.799°N, 144.770°E, Depth 9.5 km (5.9 miles); Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 10:49:24 UTC

2. M5.7 centered 40.764°N, 144.830°E,  Depth 21.8 km (13.5 miles); Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 10:57:41 UTC

3. M 5.4 centered  40.957°N, 144.793°E, Depth 22.2 km (13.8 miles); Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 11:40:19 UTC

Related Links:

• Japan Earthquake Forecast
• Tectonics Update – March 10
• Global Tectonics Alert – April 9

Tectonics Update – January 28

Large Quake Measuring about 8.3Mw Could Strike Near Iwaki, Japan: FIRE-EARTH

FIRE-EARTH Models show a large earthquake measuring up to 8.3Mw could strike within a 50-km radius of Iwaki, Japan.

Forecast Details

• Magnitude: Up to 8.3Mw
  
• Position: 50km radius of Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
• Probability of Occurrence
  • Feb – May 2012: 74% (Peak Occurrence: April 18, am JST)
  • Jun –  Nov 2012: 68%
  • Dec 2012 – Dec 2015 : ~ 50%
  • Jan – Apr 2016: >70%
• Probability of Event occurring onshore: 60%

[NOTE: This forecast may be affected by other seismic events in the region.   For UPDATES see comments section below.]

Previous Forecasts

• TOKYO AREA QUAKE WARNING Posted on March 16, 2011
• Fire-Earth Quake Forecast: Japan Earthquakes
• MEGA QUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU
• Tectonics Update – March 10
• Strong Earthquake Strikes East of Honshu, Japan Posted on June 13, 2010
• M6.5 Strikes East Coast of Honshu, Japan Posted on July 5, 2010
• Honshu Earthquake Warning Posted  on November 10, 2010

Related Links

• Japan Earthquakes, Disasters: Recent History and FIRE-EARTH Forecasts

• FEWW Volcano Links
• Volcanoes
• FEWW Earthquake Links

Japan Quake: Strong Shock Rattles Next Target Area

M6.2 Quake Strikes 16 km East of Chiba

Strong Quakes Rattles Large Areas East of Tokyo, Japan

The strong quake, epicentered  at 140.39°E,  35.53°N struck at a depth of 28km at 13:37:02 UTC on April 21, GFZ Potsdam reported.

The quake was followed by a number of aftershocks, the largest of which measured 5.6Mw.

FIRE-EARTH forecast: The mean distance of epicenters for significant shocks striking near Boso Triple Junction (Sagami Trough), on the east coast of Honshu, are moving closer to Tokyo area, making Chiba City a highly probable target for a large quake (Magnitude > 8.4Mw).

NGDC/NOAA map of Japan Trench, with the broader location of Boso Triple Junction marked. Map enhanced by FIRE-EARTH.

SEE ALSO: JPTRMT1

Earthquake Map

Quake Details

Region: Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Magnitude: 6.2Mw
Time:     2011-04-21 13:37:01.9 UTC
Epicenter:     140.39°E, 35.53°N
Depth:     28 km
Source: GFZ Potsdam – Earthquake Bulletin

Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake as a 6.0Mw, while USGS recorded a 6.1Mw shock. NO tsunami warning/advisory was issued.

Distances [USGS]

• 64 km (39 miles) E of TOKYO, Japan
• 76 km (47 miles) ENE of Yokohama, Honshu, Japan
• 82 km (50 miles) S of Mito, Honshu, Japan
• 115 km (71 miles) SSE of Utsunomiya, Honshu, Japan

Related Links

• WARNING: JPTRMT1
• Japan Earthquakes, Disasters: Recent History and FIRE-EARTH Forecasts

M6.2 aftershock strikes off the coast of Myagi

Strong Shock Strikes 107 km (66 miles) ENE of Sendai, Honshu, Japan

EQ Details
Region: Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Time: 2011-03-25 11:36:25.4 UTC
Magnitude: 6.2 Mw
Epicenter: 141.99°E 38.74°N
Depth: 46 km
Status: M – manually revised
Source: GFZ Potsdam – Earthquake Bulletin

Related Links

• Significant Seismicity in Tohoku Region, Japan
• Japan Earthquakes: FIRE-EARTH Forecasts and Recent History

Tsunami-hit Sendai Coast – Satellite Images

Tsunami impact on Sendai, Japan

Flooded fields on the tsunami-hit Sendai coast. Some of the fields are still waterlogged a week after the deadly tsunami spawned by the 9.0Mw Tohoku Megaquake caused much destruction along Japan’s eastern coast of Honshu. Photo-like image taken by ALI on NASA’s EO-1 satellite on March 18, 2011. Click image to enlarge. Download larger image (7 MB, JPEG)

Death Toll

Death toll in Japan’s twin disasters has reached about 7,400 with up to 11,000 others still missing.

Less Love for the Japanese Victims?

US charitable organizations have raised $64 million for Japan since the Tohoku Megaquake struck last Friday, a report said.

Six days after the Haiti earthquake struck, however, the same charities had raised $210 million. And in a similar period after Hurricane Katrina hit the US Gulf Coast they had raised $457 million.

Canadians also donated far less money to Japan than they did Haiti, a report said.

In the week following Haiti’s devastating quake last year, the Humanitarian Coalition (CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Québec and Save the Children Canada) raised $3.5 million. In the last 7 days, however, they have only raised $450,000 for Japan.

One reason might be that donors no longer trust charity organizations. They are wising up to the money black hole created by the international charity mafia. The sad fact is a great number of charities eat up as much as 95% of the contribution dollars. [See also comments about Haiti donations posted on this blog.]

Related Links

• Japan Earthquakes: FIRE-EARTH Forecasts and Recent History

Tsunami and Megaquake Satellite Images:

• Japan Megaquake Shaking Intensity Posted on March 19, 2011
• Japan Tsunami Rikuzentakata Damage – Satellite Images Posted on March 18, 2011

• Japan Tsunami Floods Kitakami – Satellite Images Posted on March 17, 2011
• Tsunami Damage at Ishinomaki, Japan – Satellite Images Posted on March 15, 2011
• Japan’s Tsunami Floods – Satellite Images Posted on March 13, 2011
• JAPAN MEGA QUAKE UPDATE 3 – March 12

Japan Tsunami Rikuzentakata Damage – Satellite Images

Tsunami Damage to Rikuzentakata City, Japan

Click Image to enlarge. Download larger image (6 MB, JPEG)  — acquired March 14, 2011

Click Image to enlarge. Download larger image (6 MB, JPEG) — acquired March 1, 200

The city of Rikuzentakata (population: 24,000) in Japan’s Iwate prefecture was almost entirely obliterated after the 9.0Mw megaquake and ensuing deadly tsunami struck. The above false-color images were taken by the ASTER instrument on NASA’s Terra satellite before and after the disaster. Source: NASA-EO.

The Human Toll

The official death toll in the Megaquake and the tsunami disasters, which is based on names registered with the authorities, stands at 5,695 perished with 9,503 people listed as missing, as of posting. Fire-Earth has previously stated that the actual death toll could reach into tens of thousands due to the severity of the twin catastrophes, a fear that has now been echoed by the Kyodo News Agency.

Homeless and Displaced

Up to 400,000 people are currently in temporary shelters, mostly school gymnasiums, enduring severe shortages of water food, warm clothing, heating fuel and all other basic essentials.

Aftershocks

The disaster zone is still bombarded with aftershocks, which are expected to continue for many weeks, possibly months. About 340 significant aftershocks (Magnitude ≥5.0) have swarmed the region since the Megaquake struck exactly a week ago.

Fukushima Nuclear Mess

An update will be posted later.

Related Links:

• Japan Earthquakes: FIRE-EARTH Forecasts and Recent History
• Global Disaster Forecast – UPDATE 17 Mar

Tsunami and Megaquake Satellite Images:

• Japan Tsunami Floods Kitakami – Satellite Images Posted on March 17, 2011
• Tsunami Damage at Ishinomaki, Japan – Satellite Images Posted on March 15, 2011
• Japan’s Tsunami Floods – Satellite Images Posted on March 13, 2011
• JAPAN MEGA QUAKE UPDATE 3 – March 12

Radiation Leak at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant

BREAKING NEWS

Radiation Leak Confirmed at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Reactor No. 1 Following Sendai Mega Quake

Fukushima Reactor No. 2 Threatens to Leak

Nuclear reactor No. 1

Japanese authorities have confirmed radiation leak at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Reactor No. 1, and have evacuated people living with a 10-km radius of the reactor.

Nuclear reactor No. 2

They now fear radiation leak at the Plant’s Reactor No. 2, and have evacuated people living within a 3-km radius  of that reactor. They have also put on evacuation notice everyone living within a 10-km radius of the reactor

Background

• Threat of Nuclear Leak at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Posted by feww on March 11, 2011

Related Links

• JAPAN MEGA QUAKE UPDATE #2
• JAPAN M8.9 MEGA QUAKE UPDATE
• MEGA QUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU

• Tectonics Update – March 10
• Japan 7.2 Quake Strikes Off the Coast of Honshu
• Honshu Earthquake Warning

Threat of Nuclear Leak at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant

BREAKING NEWS:

Radioactive Leak Threatens Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant

The authorities have evacuated everyone living within a 3-km radius of the Fukushima Nuclear power plant because the battery used for one of the reactor’s emergency cooling system is running out, NHK has said.

Other residents living within the 3 to 10 km radius of the plant have been advised to stay indoors  and remain calm, while they await further instruction.

A nuclear leak is likely to occur, if the main cooling system fails to restart before the battery runs out.

Th e reactor was shut down after the magnitude 8.9 Mega Quake struck offshore east of the city Sendai, Japan earlier today.

Fukushima nuclear power plant, located in the town of Okuma in the Futaba District of Fukushima Prefecture, is one of the largest nuclear plants in the world, with 8 separate reactor units.

Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Creative Commons. Image by KEI.

Sendai Mega Quake Update:

The estimated death toll in Japan’s Miyagi prefecture (state) from the mega quake and tsunami has reached at least 300. Authorities say about 300 people have drowned, NHK reported.

Related Links

• JAPAN MEGA QUAKE UPDATE #2
• JAPAN M8.9 MEGA QUAKE UPDATE
• MEGA QUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU

• Tectonics Update – March 10
• Japan 7.2 Quake Strikes Off the Coast of Honshu
• Honshu Earthquake Warning

MEGA QUAKE STRIKES NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU

M8.9 QUAKE STRIKES OFFSHORE JAPAN

BASED ON THE EARTHQUAKE REPORTS, A DESTRUCTIVE TSUNAMI SHOULD BE EXPECTED

This quake may be a foreshock, with a larger event yet to follow: FIRE-EARTH

LATEST REPORT FROM EMSC

Click image to enlarge.

GFZ Potsdam – Earthquake Bulletin
Region: Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Time: 2011-03-11 05:46:22.5 UTC
Magnitude: 8.5
Epicenter: 142.49°E 38.32°N
Depth: 5 km
Status: C – confirmed

The Japan Meteorological Agency’s website is currently down and the blog was unable to get a confirmation.

USGS has apparently recorded the event as a magnitude 8.8Mw with a 7.9Mw aftershock.

JMA has just issued the following report:

Earthquake Information (Information about Seismic Intensity at each site)

Issued at 14:53 JST 11 Mar 2011

Occurred at (JST)	Latitude (degree)	Longitude (degree)	Depth	Magnitude	Region Name
14:46 JST 11 Mar 2011	38.0N	142.9E	10km	7.9	Sanriku Oki

Earthquake location map. Epicenter is marked by a red cross. Bubbles indicate severity of the tremor as felt by local monitoring stations throughout Japan. Source: JMA.

TSUNAMI WARNINGS

EIGHT of Japan’s Prefectures are currently under a MAJOR Tsunami/Tsunami warning:

JMA has issued the following:

Tsunami Warning/Advisory

Issued at 14:49 JST 11 Mar 2011

Major Tsunami and Tsunami have been issued.
PACIFIC COAST OF TOHOKU
CENTRAL PART OF PACIFIC COAST OF HOKKAIDO
IBARAKI PREF.
KUJUKURI AND SOTOBO AREA, CHIBA PREF.
IZU ISLANDS
Evacuate from the seashore immediately to the safe places near the above coasts.
Tsunami attentions are in effect at some of the other coasts now.

Tsunami Warning
<Major Tsunami>
*IWATE PREF.
MIYAGI PREF.
FUKUSHIMA PREF.
<Tsunami>
CENTRAL PART OF PACIFIC COAST OF HOKKAIDO
PACIFIC COAST OF AOMORI PREF.
IBARAKI PREF.
KUJUKURI AND SOTOBO AREA, CHIBA PREF.
IZU ISLANDS
Evacuate from the seashore immediately to the safe places near the above coasts.

Tsunami Advisory

EASTERN PART OF PACIFIC COAST OF HOKKAIDO
WESTERN PART OF PACIFIC COAST OF HOKKAIDO
JAPAN SEA COAST OF AOMORI PREF.
UCHIBO AREA, CHIBA PREF.
OGASAWARA ISLANDS
SAGAMI BAY AND MIURA PENINSULA
SHIZUOKA PREF.
PACIFIC COAST OF AICHI PREF.
SOUTHERN PART OF MIE PREF.
WAKAYAMA PREF.
TOKUSHIMA PREF.
KOCHI PREF.
MIYAZAKI PREF.
TANEGASHIMA AND YAKUSHIMA AREA
AMAMI ISLANDS AND TOKARA ISLANDS

At the following coasts (* marks) tsunamis are expected to arrive right away.
IWATE PREF

For more information go to:

• Tsunami Information (High Tide Time and Estimated Tsunami Arrival)

Related Links:

• Tectonics Update – March 10
• Japan 7.2 Quake Strikes Off the Coast of Honshu
• Honshu Earthquake Warning

Japan 7.2 Quake Strikes Off the Coast of Honshu

Earthquake Measuring 7.2Mw Strikes Off  the Coast of Sendai, Japan

The mainshock struck about 168km east of Sendai and was followed by at least 4 significant aftershocks, as of posting, the largest of which measured 6.3Mw.

The quake was widely felt throughout Tokyo region, but there was no report of major damage or casualties in the capital.

Earthquake Details (Source: JMA)

• Occurred at (locakl time):  11:45 JST   on 09 Mar 2011
• Epicenter
  • Latitude:  38.3ºN
  • Longitude: 143.3ºE
• Depth: 10km
• Magnitude: 7.2Mw
• Region: Sanriku Oki

Earthquake location map. Epicenter is marked by a red cross. Bubbles indicate severity of the tremor as felt by local monitoring stations throughout Japan. Source: JMA.

Distances (USGS)

• 168 km (104 miles) E of Sendai, Honshu, Japan
• 193 km (119 miles) SE of Morioka, Honshu, Japan
• 216 km (134 miles) E of Yamagata, Honshu, Japan
• 413 km (256 miles) NE of TOKYO, Japan

Earthquake location map.  Source: USGS

Aftershocks:

Tsunami Details

Initial tsunami observation: Click here for full details.

Tsunami Warning/Advisory

Issued at 11:48 JST 09 Mar 2011
Tsunami Advisory
PACIFIC COAST OF AOMORI PREF.
IWATE PREF.
MIYAGI PREF.
FUKUSHIMA PREF.

Latest Information: Tsunami Information NUMBER 7

M 7.4 Quake Strikes Japan Region

Powerful Quake Strikes Japan’s Bonin Islands

Earthquake Location Map. Cross shows epicenter of the 7.4Mw quake, while the colored bubbles indicate the seismic intensity at various monitoring centers in Japan. Source: Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA). Image may be subject to copyright.

Tsunami Warning/Advisory

The 7.4Mw quake struck at a depth of 10km and created a tsunami which reached a height of about  3m (10 feet) in at least a dozen locations around Japan’s coastal areas

JMA said on its Website:

Tsunami Observations
As of 05:40 JST (UTC+ 9 hours)
At some parts of the coasts, tsunamis may be higher than those observed at the observation sites.
The tsunamis can become higher from now on.

However, JMA later downgraded the warning to a tsunami advisory for the area.

Tsunami Map for the 7.4Mw Bonin Islands Earthquake. Source: Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA). Image may be subject to copyright. The tsunami reached a height of about 3m in at least 12 locations around Japan’s coastal areas.

Earthquake Details [JMA]

• Magnitude: 7.4Mw [Reported as 7.5Mw by GFZ Potsdam – Earthquake Bulletin]
• Date- Time 02:20 JST on 22 Dec 2010 a
• Location: 27.5N 143.4E  Depth: 10km
• Region: Chichijima Kinkai  [Bonin Islands, Japan Region]

• Distances [USGS]
  • 150 km (95 miles) E of Chichi-shima, Bonin Islands, Japan
  • 335 km (210 miles) NE of Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, Japan
  • 1050 km (650 miles) SSE of TOKYO, Japan

Aftershocks

About 3 dozen strong aftershocks were reported, as of posting, the most significant of which measured 5.0Mw. Many more aftershocks may follow in the coming days and weeks.

FEWW Forecast

More powerful earthquakes, some related to this event, could strike Japan Region, much closer to the coastal areas.

On June 13, 2010, FIRE-EARTH forecast

Fire Earth Model shows that Japan region could be struck by up to 4 additional strong to large earthquakes possibly this year/early next year, one of which could be a catastrophic event.

Japan Earthquake Forecasts (FEWW)

• Honshu Earthquake Warning
• Earthquake Forecast: Tokyo, Japan
• Earthquake Forecast 2009

Related Links:

• Powerful 6.9Mw Quake Strikes Bonin Islands, Japan
• M6.5 Strikes East Coast of Honshu, Japan
• Strong Earthquake Strikes East of Honshu, Japan
• Submarine Volcano Erupts Near Japan

• Global Earthquakes Tempi Rising
• 3 Waves of Significant Quakes Strike Our Planet
• Global Earthquakes
• Japan Earthquakes
• Arabia Shakes

• FEWW Volcano Links
• Volcanoes
• FEWW Earthquake Links

M6.5 Strikes East Coast of Honshu, Japan

Strong Earthquake Measuring 6.5Mw Strikes Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan

The quake epicenter was located near 39.6N,142.7E about 120 km (75 miles) east of Morioka, Honshu, Japan.

Tsunami Status:

Japan Meteorological Agency said ther was no danger of a destructive tsunami.

Quake Damage:

The tremor was felt as far away as in Tokyo, some 510km from the epicenter. There was no report of damage or injuries, as of posting.

Quake Details according to GFZ Potsdam – Earthquake Bulletin

• Region: Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan
• Time: 2010-07-04 21:55:53.5 UTC
• Magnitude: 6.5Mw
• Epicenter: 142.54°E 39.66°N
• Depth: 37 km

Quake Details according to Japan Meteorological Agency

• Occurred at: 06:56 JST (Sunday, July 04, 2010 at 21:56 UTC)
• Location: 39.6N, 142.7E
• Depth: 30km
• Magnitude:  6.3Mw
• Region Name:  Iwate-ken Oki

Quake Details according to USGS/EHP

• Magnitude:  6.4
• Date-Time:  Sunday, July 04, 2010 at 21:55:51 UTC
• Location: 39.705°N, 142.523°E
• Depth: 23.7 km (14.7 miles)
• Region: NEAR THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
• Distances
  • 120 km (75 miles) E of Morioka, Honshu, Japan
  • 125 km (80 miles) SE of Hachinohe, Honshu, Japan
  • 195 km (120 miles) SE of Aomori, Honshu, Japan
  • 510 km (315 miles) NNE of TOKYO, Japan
• Location Uncertainty:  horizontal +/- 14.7 km (9.1 miles); depth +/- 6.8 km (4.2 miles)
• Event ID us2010yhbp

Fire-Earth Quake Forecast: Global Earthquakes

The Blog Moderators expect more earthquakes, and related disasters, in the 2nd half of 2010 than occurred in the 1st half of this year.

Fire-Earth Quake Forecast: Japan Earthquakes

Japan region could be struck by up to 3 additional strong to large earthquakes by end 2010/early 2011, one of which could be a catastrophic event.

Related Links:

• Strong Earthquake Strikes Oaxaca, Mexico
• Strong Earthquake Strikes East of Honshu, Japan
• FEWW Volcano Links
• Volcanoes
• FEWW Earthquake Links

Powerful Quake Strikes E Coast of Honshu Japan

More Powerful Quakes May Be Imminent in Japan Region

Powerful quake measuring up to 7.0Mw strikes the east coast of Honshu, Japan

An earthquake measuring up to 7.0Mwstruck offshore the east coast of Japan’s main island Honshu, about 285 km northeast of Tokyo Japan, located at 37.7N, 141.9E. The quake struck at a depth of about 40km on March 14, 2010 at 08:08UTC.

Another shock measuring up to 6.0 occurred in the same area about 30 km southwest of today’s event some 21 hours earlier.

The quake was reported as a 6.6 magnitude shock by USGS/EHP.

Tsunami Status

According to Japan Meteorological Agency there was no tsunami threat as a result of the shock.

Earthquake Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP.

The quake was the 10th powerful (or strong) earthquake (of a possible series of 14) that has struck Japan since August 2009.

Seismic Hazard Map of Japan

Historic Earthquakes in Japan

• 1891 10 27 – Mino-Owari, Japan – M 8.0 Fatalities 7,273
• 1896 06 15 – Sanriku, Japan – M 8.5 Fatalities 27,000
• 1923 09 01 – Kanto (Kwanto), Japan – M 7.9 Fatalities 143,000
• 1927 03 07 – Tango, Japan – M 7.6 Fatalities 3,020
• 1933 03 02 – Sanriku, Japan – M 8.4 Fatalities 2,990
• 1943 09 10 – Tottori, Japan – M 7.4 Fatalities 1,190
• 1944 12 07 – Tonankai, Japan – M 8.1 Fatalities 1,223
• 1945 01 12 – Mikawa, Japan – M 7.1 Fatalities 1,961
• 1946 12 20 – Nankaido, Japan – M 8.1 Fatalities 1,330
• 1948 06 28 – Fukui, Japan – M 7.3 Fatalities 3,769
• 1964 06 16 – Niigata, Japan – M 7.5 Fatalities 26
• 1995 01 16 – Kobe, Japan – M 6.9 Fatalities 5,502
• 2000 10 06 – Western Honshu, Japan – M 6.7
• 2003 05 26 – Near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 7.0
• 2003 09 25 – Hokkaido, Japan Region – M 8.3
• 2003 10 08 – Hokkaido, Japan Region – M 6.7
• 2003 10 31 – Off the East Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 7.0
• 2004 05 29 – Off the East Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 6.5
• 2004 09 05 – Near the South Coast of Western Honshu, Japan – M 7.2
• 2004 09 05 – Near the South Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 7.4
• 2004 09 06 – Near the South Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 6.6
• 2004 10 23 – Near the West Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 6.6 Fatalities 40
• 2004 11 28 – Hokkaido, Japan Region – M 7.0
• 2004 12 06 – Hokkaido, Japan Region – M 6.8
• 2005 03 20 – Kyushu, Japan – M 6.6 Fatalities 1
• 2005 07 23 – Near the South Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 5.9
• 2005 08 16 – Near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 7.2
• 2005 10 19 – Near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 6.3
• 2005 11 14 – Off the East Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 7.0
• 2005 12 02 – Near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 6.5
• 2006 06 11 – Kyushu, Japan – M 6.3
• 2007 03 25 – Near the West Coast of Honshu,Japan – M 6.7 Fatalities 1
• 2007 07 16 – Near the west coast of Honshu, Japan – M 6.6 Fatalities 9
• 2008 05 07 – Near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 6.8
• 2008 06 13 – Eastern Honshu, Japan – M 6.9 Fatalities 13
• 2008 07 23 – Eastern Honshu, Japan – M 6.8 Fatalities 1
• 2008 09 11 – Hokkaido, Japan region – M 6.8
• 2009 08 09 – Near the South Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 7.1
• 2009 08 10 – Near the South Coast of Honshu, Japan – M 6.1 Fatalities 1
• 2009 08 12 – Izu Islands, Japan region – M 6.6
• 2009 08 17 – Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan – M 6.7
• 2009 10 30 – Ryukyu Islands, Japan – M 6.8

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Magnitude 6.2 Quake Strikes Kyushu, Japan

Strong 6.2 Mw quake strikes off the south-western tip of the Island of Kyushu, Japan

The earthquake, reported by various seismic monitoring centers, occurred on Thursday, September 03, 2009 at 13:26 UTC at a depth of about 160 km some 70 km SW of Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan.

The 6th strong quake to strike Japan Region in the past several weeks, this event was consistent with FEWW earlier forecast. On August 17, FEWW Moderators  forecast a series of  powerful earthquakes in the region and said as many as 10 additional magnitude 6+ quakes could yet strike the region in coming weeks.

Summary of this earthquake:

GFZ Potsdam – Earthquake Bulletin
Region:     Kyushu, Japan
Time:     2009-09-03 13:26:18.4 UTC
Magnitude:     6.2
Epicenter:     130.19°E   31.18°N
Depth:     166 km

© Helmholtz-Zentrum Potsdam Deutsches GeoForschungsZentrum – GFZ

JMA Map shows the intensity of th equake as recorded by various stations throughout the Islands of Kyushu and Honshu, Japan. Image may be subject to copyright.

Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported NO tsunami caused by  this quake.

There was no report of any casualties at the time of posting.

10-degree Map Centered at 30°N,130°E

Earthquake Location Map. Source: USGS/EHP. Enhanced by FEWW.

Seismic Hazard Map [Source: USGS]

Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green

Historic Seismicity [Mag 7+ EQs since 1900] – USGS

Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green

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Magnitude 6.7 Mw the third significant quake to strike Japan region in three days

Another powerful earthquake measuring 6.7Mw occurred about 60km ESE of Hachijo-jima, Izu Islands, Japan Region, USGS reported, striking at a depth of 51 km at 22:48:51 UTC on Wednesday.

A moderate aftershock measuring 4.7 reportedly occurred about three hours later, on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 01:53:06 UTC [USGS Event ID: us2009kgad.]  See smaller square in red superimposed on the mainshock marked in orange.

10-degree Map Centered at 35°N,140°E

Earthquake Location Map. Source: USGS

This Earthquake

• Magnitude: 6.7
• Date-Time:
  • Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 22:48:51 UTC
  • Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 07:48:51 AM at epicenter
• Location: 32.816°N, 140.382°E
• Depth: 51 km (31.7 miles) set by location program
• Region: IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
• Distances:
  • 60 km (40 miles) ESE of Hachijo-jima, Izu Islands, Japan
  • 300 km (190 miles) SE of Shizuoka, Honshu, Japan
  • 320 km (200 miles) S of TOKYO, Japan
  • 325 km (200 miles) SE of Hamamatsu, Honshu, Japan
• Location Uncertainty:  horizontal +/- 5.6 km (3.5 miles); depth fixed by location program
• Parameters:  NST=156, Nph=156, Dmin=>999 km, Rmss=1 sec, Gp= 58°, M-type=teleseismic moment magnitude (Mw), Version=8
• Source: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
• Event ID: us2009kfcp

This earthquake was the third significant seismic event to strike Japan region in just over 72 hours.

1. A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1Mw struck about 165km W of Hachijo-jima, Izu Islands, Japan, at a depth of 303.1km at on August 9, 2009 at 10:55:56 UTC. [EQ No 1 on the location map below.]

2. A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 occurred about 30km SSW of Shizuoka, Japan, at a depth of 30km at 20:07:07 UTC on Monday, August 10, 2009. [No 2 on the location map below.]

3. A 3rd earthquake [this report] measuring 6.7 occurred about 60km ESE of Hachijo-jima, Izu Islands, Japan region at a depth of 51 km at 22:48:51 UTC on August 12, 2009. [No 3 on the location map below.]

Location map of the three significant earthquakes that struck Japan between 9 and 12 August 2009. Original Map: USGS

Earthquake Location Maps [USGS]

Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green [Source: USGS]

Seismic Hazard Map

Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green [Source: USGS]

Historic Seismicity

Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green [Source: USGS]

Tsunami Information

Japan Meteorological Agency reported NO tsunami damage by this earthquake, but said there may be slight sea level changes in the region.

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M 6.4 Quake Strikes SW Ryukkyu Isls, Japan

A Magnitude 6.4  Earthquake Struck Southwestern RyuKyu Islands, Japan

A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 Mw struck southwestern RyuKyu Islands, Japan, Wednesday, August 05, 2009, at 00:18 UTC, USGS reported.

So far, there have been no reports of aftershocks, which might follow later. There has continual seismic activity in the area in the past weeks.

Japan Meterological Agency (JMA) posted no No tsunami warning, however, it advised that slight sea level changes may occur.

Earthquake Details

• Magnitude: 6.4

• Date-Time:
  • Wednesday, August 05, 2009 at 00:18:00 UTC
  • Wednesday, August 05, 2009 at 09:18:00 AM at epicenter

• Location: 24.232°N, 125.007°E

10-degree Map Centered at 25°N,125°E

Earthquake Location Map. USGS

• Depth: 35 km (21.7 miles) set by location program
• Region: Southwestern RyuKyu Islands, Japan
• Distances:
  • 84 km (52 miles) ESE (103°) from Ishigaki-jima, Ryukyu Islands, Japan
  • 322 km (200 miles) E (97°) from Su-ao, Taiwan
  • 343 km (213 miles) SW (232°) from Naha, Okinawa, Japan
  • 1150 km (714 miles) NNE (21°) from MANILA, Philippines

• Location Uncertainty:  horizontal +/- 5.1 km (3.2 miles); depth fixed by location program
  Parameters NST=159, Nph=159, Dmin=366 km, Rmss=0.9 sec, Gp= 40°,  M-type=teleseismic moment magnitude (Mw), Version=6
• Source: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
• Event ID: us2009jyab

Historic Seismicity Magnitude 7 and Greater Earthquakes Since 1900
[Source: USGS]

Seismic Hazard Map [Source: USGS]

Major Tectonic Boundaries: Subduction Zones -purple, Ridges -red and Transform Faults -green

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Magnitude 6.3 Quake Strikes Hokkaido Japan

Strong earthquake strikes Hokkaido, Japan

The earthquake measuring 6.3 MW in line with FEWW forecast

Earthquake Location. 10-degree Map Centered at 40°N,145°E – USGS

Earthquake details:

• Magnitude 6.3
• Date-Time: Friday, June 05, 2009 at 03:30:34 UTC [Friday, June 05, 2009 at 12:30:34 PM at epicenter]
• Location:  41.858°N, 143.399°E
• Depth 41.6 km (25.9 miles)
• Region:  HOKKAIDO ISLAND, JAPAN
• Distances
  • 150 km (90 miles) SW of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
  • 215 km (135 miles) SE of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
  • 220 km (135 miles) NE of Hachinohe, Honshu, Japan
  • 755 km (470 miles) NNE of TOKYO, Japan
• Location Uncertainty: horizontal +/- 5.3 km (3.3 miles); depth +/- 7.1 km (4.4 miles)
• Parameters: NST=185, Nph=185, Dmin=26.6 km, Rmss=0.81 sec, Gp= 36°, M-type=teleseismic moment magnitude (Mw), Version=7
• Source: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
• Event ID: us2009hmai

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake and tsunami occurred in the Japan region 92 km northwest of the location of this earthquake on March 21, 1982 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 48,000 at intensity VIII and 170,000 at intensity VII, with no reported fatalities. On July 12, 1993 (UTC), a magnitude 7.7 earthquake and tsunami occurred near the Hokkaido Nansei-Oki, Japan, region 360 km west of the location of this earthquake, with estimated population exposures of 4,000 at intensity VIII and 84,000 at intensity VII, resulting in an estimated 230 fatalities. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused, landslides and fires that may have contributed to losses. USGS.

NO tsunami warning has been issued.

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Large Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Japan

Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Honshu, Japan

The Mainshock was followed by a cluster of at least 5 moderate to strong aftershocks magnitude 4.8  to 5.3.

Update: A magnitude 6.0 aftershock struck near location of mainshock [36.592°N, 142.269°E,] on December 21, 2008 at 09:16:44 UTC.

10-degree Map Centered at 35°N,140°E

Source: USGS

Earthquake Details

Magnitude: 6.5

Date-Time: Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 10:29:22 UTC

Location: 36.603°N, 142.356°E
Depth: 10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program
Region: OFF THE EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN
Distances:

• 140 km (85 miles) ESE of Iwaki, Honshu, Japan
• 170 km (105 miles) E of Mito, Honshu, Japan
• 210 km (130 miles) SE of Fukushima, Honshu, Japan
• 255 km (160 miles) ENE of TOKYO, Japan

Location Uncertainty: horizontal +/- 8.7 km (5.4 miles); depth fixed by location program

Sourc: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)

Event ID: us2008avan

Seismicity in 2008

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