Olympic Games: 6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Japan, felt in Tokyo

An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale hit the Ibaraki coast of Japan at about 5:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday (3).

The tremors, initially, did not cause serious damage, but were felt by athletes and journalists in Tokyo, where the 2021 Olympic Games are being held.

This information was released by the Japan Meteorological Agency, which also monitors earthquakes. The government company says there is no danger of a tsunami.

I felt what seemed to be a slight earthquake here in Tokyo. About 5:33 a.m. Wednesday here. Rolled for a good 20 seconds. Interestingly enough, my crew of 3 floors below felt nothing. The Japan Meteorological Agency averages 6.0 degrees.

– Lester Holt (@LesterHoltNBC) August 3, 2021

On average, as reported by the press in Tokyo, the tremors lasted between 20 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the region.

The quake had begun 40 kilometers off the Japanese coast, according to the agency.

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