Deadly earthquake strikes Japan, leaves trail of damage
One person was killed and 13 others were injured following a strong earthquake that struck central portions of Japan on Friday afternoon, local time. In the wake of the temblor, AccuWeather meteorologists say heavy rainfall this weekend could add further hardships to residents and property owners beginning the early stages of cleanup operations.
The magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck just off the west coast of Japan's main island of Honshu, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was rated at a slightly higher magnitude of 6.5 on the Japan Meteorological Agency's scale, following the agency's initial rating of 6.3, according to Reuters.
The quake occurred at a relatively shallow depth, with its epicenter 5.4 miles (8.7 km) below the Earth's surface. Despite the epicenter being located near the coast, no tsunami was triggered.
Video footage from a store in Ishikawa, Japan, showed shelves rocking back and forth amid the earthquake. Some business floors were left littered with goods as the shaking became strong enough for items to fall off of shelves.
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