M 7.1 - 70 km ENE of Namie, Japan

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The discussion centers on the M 7.1 earthquake that struck 70 km ENE of Namie, Japan, on February 13, 2021, at 14:07:50 UTC. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 50.6 km and was located near the Fukushima Nuclear Plant site, prompting concerns due to its proximity. Several smaller aftershocks were recorded following the main event. Participants shared personal experiences and data from their systems regarding the earthquake's impact.

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Thanks, @Astronuc :smile:

I had a busy weekend and didnt get a chance to post info on this one
My system recorded it reasonably well
 

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