Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami warning
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 hit off northern Japan’s coast, causing the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami warning. Tsunami waves up to 10 feet high were expected, leading to evacuations along parts of the eastern coast of Japan’s main island and Hokkaido.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck near Sanriku, northern Japan, at about 4:53 p.m. local time.
- The quake was about 6 miles underwater and measured magnitude 7.5.
- Tsunami waves around 3 feet were reported in Kuji port, with warnings of waves up to 10 feet in some areas.
- Residents in Iwate, Aomori, and Hokkaido were told to move to higher, safer ground.
- The government set up an emergency task force to respond to the situation.
- High-speed train services in Aomori were stopped as a safety precaution.
- Two nuclear power plants in the region were offline and reported no damage from the quake.
- The last major earthquake and tsunami in 2011 caused severe damage, including to the Fukushima nuclear plant, resulting in widespread evacuation and lasting impacts.
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