A major earthquake registering 6 on the Richter Scale struck off Honshu early today . It was centered 60 miles off the coast and at a depth of 20 miles . No casualties have been reported, but officials fear a seismic tidal wave. An earthquake of 3.5 on the Richter scale can cause slight damage in the local area, 4 moderate damage, 5 considerable damage, 6 severe damage. Over March 1931 a series of lesser quakes have occurred in the same general area. the past few weeks 's quake is the strongest in the area sine more than 58 years ago , more than 58 years ago . A major fault runs under Taro , and it is the reason for frequent quakes, but most of them cause little damage.
A major earthquake registering 6 on the Richter Scale struck off Honshu early today . It was centered 60 miles off the coast and at a depth of 20 miles . No casualties have been reported, but officials fear a seismic tidal wave. Over March 1931 a series of lesser quakes have occurred in the same general area. the past few weeks 's quake is the strongest in the area sine more than 58 years ago , more than 58 years ago . A major fault runs under Taro , and it is the reason for frequent quakes, but most of them cause little damage.