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Strong earthquake shakes Osaka
Just before 8 am local time a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northern Osaka. It's categorized as a six-minus on a scale of zero to seven on Japan's seismic intensity scale.
No tsunami warning has been issued.
Hyogo, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara are also affected.
At least 5 people were injured and have been transferred to hospital.
Officials in neighboring Fukui Prefecture say all 15 nuclear reactors are still functioning.
Shinkansen bullet train service has been halted.
Local train services in the region have also been affected.
The 3 airports in the region temporarily halted operations but have just resumed.
Some areas in Osaka are reportedly experiencing power shortages.
A viewer has posted a photo showing water gushing out from a cracked pipe along the Yodo River in Osaka Prefecture in the city of Takatsuki.
He said the water is still flowing out from the pipe.
Senior government officials are gathering for an emergency meeting at the Prime Minister's office.
Japanese Self-Defense Force fighter jets and helicopters are heading to the area to gather information.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20180618_16/
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Strong earthquake shakes Osaka
Just before 8 am local time a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck northern Osaka. It's categorized as a six-minus on a scale of zero to seven on Japan's seismic intensity scale.
No tsunami warning has been issued.
Hyogo, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara are also affected.
At least 5 people were injured and have been transferred to hospital.
Officials in neighboring Fukui Prefecture say all 15 nuclear reactors are still functioning.
Shinkansen bullet train service has been halted.
Local train services in the region have also been affected.
The 3 airports in the region temporarily halted operations but have just resumed.
Some areas in Osaka are reportedly experiencing power shortages.
A viewer has posted a photo showing water gushing out from a cracked pipe along the Yodo River in Osaka Prefecture in the city of Takatsuki.
He said the water is still flowing out from the pipe.
Senior government officials are gathering for an emergency meeting at the Prime Minister's office.
Japanese Self-Defense Force fighter jets and helicopters are heading to the area to gather information.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20180618_16/