EARLYWIRE · signals before the wire
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Mw 5.5 → MMI IV: 2 businesses (Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Materials Corp.)
23:41:06 UTC · confidence 76% · estimated effect ~0.3σ (~0.5%) · detected by EARLYWIRE from primary sources
Mw 5.5 earthquake, 72km deep, near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION. Shakes 2 tracked businesses to ≥ MMI IV — strongest est. MMI IV (light — felt indoors, no damage) at Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd. (41km). Watch the named operators for production-disruption headlines. Confidence 76%.
EVIDENCE
- Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd. — est. MMI IV · 41km · Mine at Shiriya
- Mitsubishi Materials Corp. — est. MMI IV · 42km · Higashidori plant
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