Powerful earthquake in Japan. Close to 8 degrees on the Richter scale – Dziennik.pl

The epicenter of the shock was near the island of Chichi-jima, 870 km south of Tokyo . Quake was so strong that – despite the distance – in the capital Japan swayed buildings and joined alarms.

It was announced warnings Tsunami . Of Tokyo Narita Airport is operating normally, temporarily halted while speed trains plying Tokyo – Osaka.

The volcanic archipelago Ogasawara is a barrier that separates the Philippine Sea from the Pacific Ocean. It is inhabited by less than 3,000 people.

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