Guide Note
Reports said a major earthquake struck Japan's main island of Honshu just after midnight, local time, on July 24, 2008. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.8 magnitude quake was centered about 15 miles east-northeast of Morioka.1
Fast Facts
- July 24, 2008: Strong earthquake hit northern Japan
- Time of earthquake: 12:26 a.m. local time; struck at 10:26 a.m. EST on July 23, 20081
- Japan is 14 hours ahead of EST
- U.S. Geological Survey said the quake registered 6.8 on the Richter scale1
- Quake struck the island of Honshu, about 15 miles east-northeast of Morioka1
- Earthquake rattled buildings in Tokyo, about 300 miles away2
- At least four people were injured; thousands were without power3
- No tsunami warning issued2
Categories
