Minor injuries, no major damage as strong earthquake jolts Japan
By Associated Press
Published: March 20, 2021, 2:57pm
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TOKYO — A strong earthquake struck Saturday off northern Japan, shaking buildings even in Tokyo and triggering a tsunami advisory for a part of the northern coast. No major damage was reported, but several people had minor injuries.
The U.S. Geological Survey put the strength of the quake at magnitude 7.0
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