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2023 Ishikawa earthquake
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On May 5, 2023, a strong earthquake hit in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] 1 people have died and 33 have injured.
Earthquake[edit | edit source]
The earthquake occurred at 2:42 p.m. JST measuring M 6.2, at a depth of 8.7 kilometers, and landslide hit in Suzu. The maximum intensity of Shindo 6+.[2] A magnitude 5.6 aftershock hit in the area at 21:58 JST,[3] along with over 50 other aftershocks hitting on Saturday.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ National Earthquake Information Center (5 May 2023). "M 6.2 - near the west coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ↑ "【随時更新】被害の状況は 石川県能登地方で震度6強の地震" (in Japanese). NHK. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ↑ National Earthquake Information Center (5 May 2023). "M 5.6 - near the west coast of Honshu, Japan". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 4 June 2023.