(CNA reporter Chang Hsiung-feng, Taipei, April 20) The Central Weather Administration issued a tsunami notice this afternoon at 4:04 PM, stating that a magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred off the east coast of Japan's Honshu Island, with a seismic intensity of 5-strong. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has assessed that this earthquake may trigger tsunami threats in the Pacific region. The Administration will closely monitor subsequent impacts.

The earthquake occurred in Japan at 4:53 PM local time (3:53 PM Taipei time) today, with a seismic intensity of 5-strong, and a tsunami warning was issued. Authorities urgently called for evacuation. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150420

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: Event
  • Dates in source: April 20 (reporting date) / Afternoon 4:53 PM JST (earthquake)