  6.0 magnitude quake jolts Japan, Fukushima stable February 14, 2012 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan’s Meteorological Agency says a magnitude-6.0 earthquake has struck eastern and north-eastern Japan. Data recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey showed the quake struck at 3.21pm local time, with the epicentre 164km east-northeast of Tokyo at a depth of 10km. No tsunami warning was issued, AFP reported. A small change in the tidal level was forecast, but was not expected to cause any damage. Nuclear plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) said the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant remained stable. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake in March 2011 triggered a monster tsunami that killed more than 19,000 people and crippled the cooling systems at the Fukushima plant, causing meltdowns in some of its reactors. A number of powerful aftershocks have shaken the region since the destructive March quake.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation  About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty.Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |
