Strong 7.5 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued
Summary
A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of northern Japan, causing a tsunami warning for waves up to 3 meters (10 feet). The quake was powerful enough to shake buildings far away, including in Tokyo, and officials urged people to evacuate coastal areas immediately.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck at 4:53 pm local time near Iwate prefecture, in the Pacific Ocean off northern Japan.
- Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning, advising waves could be as high as 3 meters (10 feet).
- People in coastal and riverside areas were told to move quickly to higher ground or evacuation buildings.
- Multiple tsunami waves were expected, so people were warned not to leave safe areas until the warning was lifted.
- The Japanese government set up a crisis management team to respond to the situation.
- Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes every year due to its location on four tectonic plates in the Pacific "Ring of Fire."
- Past major earthquakes in Japan, like the 2011 magnitude-9.0 quake, have caused severe damage and loss of life.
- The early tsunami waves could reach northern Japan’s shore immediately after the quake.
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