Key Facts
• At 2:57 AM on July 21, an earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture.
• Maximum intensity: 1; Magnitude: 3.6; Depth: approximately 40 km.
• Epicenter: Offshore of Ibaraki Prefecture.
• No tsunami risk reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
• Affected areas: Mito City, Hitachi City, Takahagi City, Kasama City, Hitachiomiya City, Tokai Village, and Tsuchiura City.
• Intensity details: All listed areas recorded a maximum intensity of 1.
Summary
An earthquake with a maximum intensity of 1 occurred in Ibaraki Prefecture at 2:57 AM on July 21. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the epicenter offshore of Ibaraki, with a depth of approximately 40 km and a magnitude of 3.6. No tsunami risk was identified. The affected areas include Mito City, Hitachi City, Takahagi City, Kasama City, Hitachiomiya City, Tokai Village, and Tsuchiura City. Updates will follow as new information becomes available.
