SYND 13 6 78 AFTERMATH OF EARTHQUAKE IN NORTH EAST JAPAN

The transcript discusses the aftermath of an earthquake in Miyagi Prefecture, focusing on the power outage caused by Tohoku Electric's transmission issues, widespread communication disruptions, and the earthquake's epicenter located 40 km off Miyagi's coast. It also covers the intensity of the quake in various regions and highlights community efforts in response to the damage, including water pipe bursts and block wall collapses.

What is the distance of the earthquake's epicenter from Miyagi Prefecture?

What types of damage were reported in the aftermath of the earthquake?