M6.9 · 2016 Fukushima earthquake
The 2016 Fukushima earthquake struck Japan east-southeast of Namie, Fukushima Prefecture at 05:59 JST on November 22 with depth of 11.4 km (7.1 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong) on the Mercalli scale. The earthquake was initially reported as a 7.3 magnitude by Japan Meteorological Agency, and was later revised to 7.4, while the United States Geological Survey and GFZ Potsdam determined a magnitude of 6.9. Magnitude 6.9 (mww), 9 km deep, 35 km ESE of Namie, Japan — 37.39°N, 141.39°E. November 21, 2016 at 20:59 UTC. Tsunami: USGS flags this quake as having caused one, or the potential for one. Felt reports to USGS: 478. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10007b88 Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).