Strong earthquake shakes central Japan

A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Friday, forcing a brief suspension of bullet train services, but no tsunami warning was issued, authorities said. The 6.5 magnitude quake hit the central Ishikawa region at 2:42 pm (0542 GMT) at a depth of 12 kilometres (seven miles), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Shinkansen bullet trains […]

Strong earthquake shakes central Japan
A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Friday, forcing a brief suspension of bullet train services, but no tsunami warning was issued, authorities said. The 6.5 magnitude quake hit the central Ishikawa region at 2:42 pm (0542 GMT) at a depth of 12 kilometres (seven miles), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Shinkansen bullet trains […]