Earthquakes near wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant
Two Earthquakes Strike Eastern Japan Near Fukushima Nuclear Site International Business Times, By HANNAH OSBORNE | December 31, 2013 Two shallow earthquakes have struck eastern Japan near the Fukushima nuclear disaster site.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded 80km southwest of Fukushima and was shortly followed by a 3.6 magnitude earthquake in the same area, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
The tremor was 9.9km deep, the US Geological Survey said, adding it took place 13km North West of Takahagi.
There were no reports of any damage but it was strong enough to shake high-rise buildings in the capital, AFP reported…….http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/two-earthquakes-strike-eastern-japan-near-fukushima-nuclear-site-1430706
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