6.6 Magnitude Earthquake hits Japan

Location of 6.6 earthquake in Japan

This Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a decent shake to the southern coast of Japan.  No casualties or damage was immediately reported, but this 6.6 earthquake hit 67 miles southeast of Hachinohe and was shallow, at 22.6 miles beneath the surface.

Due to the recent tsunami Japan had, the country has been quite prepared and on guard for any sort of repeated disaster.  It has been reported that only about 10% of Japanese tsunamis now cause death or damage because of hazard mitigation policies, yet a lack of protection or communication can cause true damage.  I feel that it is important for Japan to be on their toes after their recent disaster, because they never know when disaster will strike.

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