Earthquake Shakes Tokyo Area, No Tsunami Risk
A strong earthquake hit near Tokyo, Japan. The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.9. This is a big number for an earthquake.
The epicenter was in the Ibaraki region. Ibaraki is near Tokyo. The earthquake happened on Sunday morning.
There is no tsunami risk. A tsunami is a big wave from the sea. People do not need to worry about a tsunami this time.
Japan often has earthquakes. The country is in an area with many tectonic plates. These plates move and cause earthquakes.
People in Tokyo felt the shaking. But there is no news about big damage. Officials are watching the area carefully.
Vocabulary10 words
- earthquake
- a sudden shaking of the ground
- magnitude
- a number that shows how strong an earthquake is
- epicenter
- the place where an earthquake starts
- tsunami
- a very big, dangerous wave in the sea
- tectonic plates
- big pieces of the earth's surface that move slowly
- region
- a part of a country
- shaking
- moving quickly back and forth
- damage
- harm or destruction to something
- officials
- people who have an important job in government
- risk
- the chance that something bad will happen
Quiz
Answer key
1. Magnitude 5.9 2. Ibaraki region 3. No
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A strong _____ hit near Tokyo, Japan. The earthquake had a _____ of 5.9. This is a big number for an earthquake.
The _____ was in the Ibaraki region. Ibaraki is near Tokyo. The earthquake happened on Sunday morning.
There is no _____ risk. A tsunami is a big wave from the sea. People do not need to worry about a tsunami this time.
Japan often has earthquakes. The country is in an area with many _____. These plates move and cause earthquakes.
People in Tokyo felt the _____. But there is no news about big _____. Officials are watching the area carefully.