Monday, April 11, 2011

Strong Quakes Continue to Rattle Japan



Click HERE for NOAA Latest Event Map

Strong aftershocks continue to strike in Northeast Japan.  The latest quake measured in at 7.0M originally but was downsized to 6.6M by the USGS.   This quake was only 100 miles from Tokyo, Japan.

Latest Earthquakes in the World - Past 7 days (click link for USGS data)





Magnitude6.6
Date-Time
Location37.007°N, 140.477°E
Depth10 km (6.2 miles)
RegionEASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN
Distances36 km (22 miles) W of Iwaki, Honshu, Japan
44 km (27 miles) SSE of Koriyama, Honshu, Japan
71 km (44 miles) N of Mito, Honshu, Japan
161 km (100 miles) NNE of TOKYO, Japan

Event ID   usc0002n9v 
Source      USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)



Cruise lines have already altered itineraries for most of this year due to the previous earthquake, tsunami, and the resulting nuclear crisis.  Consult your cruise line's website for latest updates.
We will provide updates if specific details are released as a result of the ongoing disasters.


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