Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake in Japan; Tourism Bureau: No Travel Groups Reported Affected
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northeastern Japan. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau has confirmed no travel groups have been affected so far.
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Central News Agency
(Central News Agency Reporter Huang Qiao-wen, Taipei, April 20) A strong earthquake struck northeastern Japan this afternoon, with the magnitude revised to 7.5. The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications stated that it has not yet received any reports of tour groups being affected by the earthquake.
A strong earthquake occurred in northeastern Japan this afternoon, triggering a tsunami warning. The magnitude has been revised to 7.5. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around 4:53 PM (3:53 PM Taipei time), an intensity of 5-strong was observed in Aomori Prefecture. The epicenter was located in the Sanriku offshore area, with a focal depth of approximately 10 kilometers.
The Tourism Bureau explained via text that it has not received any reports of groups being affected by the earthquake from travel agencies. After consulting with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan and major travel industry associations, no information regarding affected travel groups has been received. The bureau will continue to monitor the situation and respond appropriately. (Editor: Guan Zhong-wei) 1150420.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Huang Qiao-wen, Taipei, April 20) A strong earthquake struck northeastern Japan this afternoon, with the magnitude revised to 7.5. The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications stated that it has not yet received any reports of tour groups being affected by the earthquake.
A strong earthquake occurred in northeastern Japan this afternoon, triggering a tsunami warning. The magnitude has been revised to 7.5. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around 4:53 PM (3:53 PM Taipei time), an intensity of 5-strong was observed in Aomori Prefecture. The epicenter was located in the Sanriku offshore area, with a focal depth of approximately 10 kilometers.
The Tourism Bureau explained via text that it has not received any reports of groups being affected by the earthquake from travel agencies. After consulting with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan and major travel industry associations, no information regarding affected travel groups has been received. The bureau will continue to monitor the situation and respond appropriately. (Editor: Guan Zhong-wei) 1150420.
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