Earthquake reported in Japan, government shares warning for Fukushima

  • Intensity of 5 on Japanese intensity scale (it runs 1-7)
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  • Buildings are reportedly shaking in Tokyo
  • No tsunami warning has been issued
  • Preliminary magnitude of 5.8

On the Japanese scale, a magnitude 5 earthquake includes: "Utility poles swagger. Windows may break or fall, unreinforced cinderblock walls topple, some road damage."

It certainly doesn't sound like it will be a catastrophe but we will monitor.

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