7.3 Magnitude Earthquake In Japan Causes Landslide

7.3 Magnitude Earthquake In Japan Causes Landslide

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A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck late Saturday night, causing landslides, infrastructure damage, and power outages. Over 140 people sustained mostly minor injuries, with no reported deaths. The earthquake's epicenter was under the ocean, but it was too deep to trigger a tsunami.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event was triggered by the earthquake?

A flood

A volcanic eruption

A landslide

A tsunami

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were reported to have serious injuries due to the earthquake?

Three

Ten

None

More than 140

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason there were no fatalities reported?

The earthquake was not strong

The epicenter was on land

The injuries were mostly minor

There was a quick evacuation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake located?

On land

In a city

Below the ocean

Near a volcano

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was there no tsunami caused by the earthquake?

There was a tsunami warning

The earthquake was not strong enough

The epicenter was too deep

The ocean was calm