Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest
Summary
A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 7.5 hit off the northern coast of Japan near Sanriku, causing authorities to issue a tsunami alert. People in affected regions were urged to evacuate as waves up to 3 meters (10 feet) high were expected.Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred around 4:53 p.m. Japan time at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) underwater.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency raised the quake's magnitude from 7.4 to 7.5.
- A tsunami alert was issued for the northern regions, including Iwate, Aomori, and Hokkaido prefectures.
- Officials warned people in these areas to evacuate to higher ground for safety.
- No nuclear power plants are currently operating in the affected areas, but nearby plants are checking for any damage.
- Bullet train services in Aomori were temporarily stopped due to the earthquake.
- Japan experienced a devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in 2011 which caused over 22,000 deaths and a nuclear crisis.
- The government formed an emergency task force to respond to the current situation.
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