GETTY Another earthquake has hit the Pacific

At least 48 people have lost their lives in Japan in the last week as a result of two quakes on the island of Kyushu, slightly southwest of the main island. Now the seismic activity seems to be making its way north after it struck near to the coast of Sendai, in the centre of the country.

GETTY Several earthquakes have hit Japan recently

The quake and its location would have brought back some terrifying memories for the Japanese, not just because two major earthquakes have happened in the last week, but also because it hit so close to the disabled Fukushima nuclear plant which had three meltdowns in 2011 as a result of the deadly tsunami.

Deadly Japan earthquake: Search for survivors continue Sun, April 17, 2016 A deadly earthquake, 6.4, has hit Southern Japan. With nine people confirmed dead, locals flee the area as they fear aftershocks and volcanoes. Play slideshow Getty 1 of 70 Police officers run on the debris as an earthquake warning is issued while rescue operation continues on April 16, 2016 in Minamiaso, Kumamoto

Furthermore, the tremor is in almost the same place as the 2011 earthquake which caused the tsunami, resulting in almost 16,000 deaths.

Google Maps This one hit in a similar place to the quake that caused the 2011 tsunami

However, the US Geological Survey has not issued a tsunami warning this time. There have been no fatalaties or injuries as a result of Wednesday's earthquake.

GETTY A massive earthquake has recently hit Ecuador too

Not only has Japan been subject to earthquakes, but there has been increased seismic activity around the globe, most notably in Ecuador. There were 500 fatalities as a result of a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake just off the Pacific coast on Saturday.