26.03.2026, 23:32
A powerful earthquake has occurred in Japan
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS A powerful earthquake has occurred off the coast of Japan. This is reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The tremors were recorded on Thursday, March 26, at 23:18 local time (at 17:18 Moscow time). Their magnitude reached 6.5, which is considered by seismologists to be a strong earthquake.
The epicenter of the phenomenon was located 122 kilometers east of the village of Yamada. The source was located at a depth of 9.5 kilometers. Nothing is known about casualties and destruction in the region yet.
Earlier, an earthquake in northern Greece partially destroyed the buildings of several monasteries on Mount Athos. The magnitude of the tremors was 4.9, and the depth of the source was 10.6 kilometers. The earthquake was recorded 11 kilometers northwest of the village of Kareya.
The tremors caused significant damage to monasteries, hermitages and cells. Cracks appeared in the walls of the buildings, and frescoes were damaged. In one of the churches, a part of the chandelier broke off during the divine service, monks and pilgrims had to urgently leave the building.
The tremors were recorded on Thursday, March 26, at 23:18 local time (at 17:18 Moscow time). Their magnitude reached 6.5, which is considered by seismologists to be a strong earthquake.
The epicenter of the phenomenon was located 122 kilometers east of the village of Yamada. The source was located at a depth of 9.5 kilometers. Nothing is known about casualties and destruction in the region yet.
Earlier, an earthquake in northern Greece partially destroyed the buildings of several monasteries on Mount Athos. The magnitude of the tremors was 4.9, and the depth of the source was 10.6 kilometers. The earthquake was recorded 11 kilometers northwest of the village of Kareya.
The tremors caused significant damage to monasteries, hermitages and cells. Cracks appeared in the walls of the buildings, and frescoes were damaged. In one of the churches, a part of the chandelier broke off during the divine service, monks and pilgrims had to urgently leave the building.
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