Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued
Summary
A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of northern Japan near Iwate prefecture, causing a tsunami warning for waves up to 3 meters high. The earthquake was widely felt, including in Tokyo, and authorities urged people in coastal areas to evacuate immediately to safer places.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck on Monday at 4:53 pm local time (07:53 GMT) near Iwate prefecture on Japan’s Pacific coast.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a tsunami warning for waves up to 3 meters (10 feet) along the northern coastline.
- People were told to evacuate to high ground or designated evacuation buildings and stay there until the warning was lifted.
- The earthquake was strong enough to shake buildings as far south as Tokyo, hundreds of kilometers away.
- Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government formed a crisis management team to check for damage and casualties.
- Japan is on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” making it prone to about 1,500 earthquakes each year and nearly 18 percent of the world’s seismic activity.
- Many remember the 2011 magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami, which killed about 18,500 people and caused a nuclear disaster.
- The JMA has issued rare “megaquake” warnings this year, reflecting ongoing concern about future large quakes.
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