Miyazaki, Aug 08 (News On Japan) - A magnitude 7.1 earthquake, registering a maximum intensity of lower 6 on the Japanese seismic scale, struck Miyazaki at 4:43 PM on August 8th. The epicenter was in Hyuganada, with a depth of 30 kilometers. Here is footage captured from a helicopter flying over Miyazaki Prefecture.
Source: ANN
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