There’s a serious tsunami warning in Japan following a powerful earthquake off Honshu’s northern coast. The quake, measuring 7.5 on the scale according to the US Geological Survey, struck around 4:00 PM local time near Ishikawa close to Anamizu town.
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While the camera captured the quake, officials are urging residents along the coast to seek higher ground for safety. Reports indicate several main roads are closed, but the authority managing Japan’s nuclear facilities confirms they remain unaffected. Presently, approximately 33,500 households are experiencing power outages.
Japan’s Coastal Tsunami Alert Soars
A big warning’s out in Ishikawa prefecture, Central Japan’s West Coast. They’re saying waves could reach 5 meters high! We’ve seen 2-meter waves and they might get bigger. Neighboring Negata and Toyama are on alert too. Folks in these coastal areas are urged to evacuate, head inland, or to shelters. It’s dangerous to stay by the coast; the first waves might not be the strongest. There might even be another quake. Tremors are still happening in that Ishikawa region.
Nuclear Plants Monitored Closely
In the area under the major tsunami warning, there are five nuclear power plants. As of now, there haven’t been any reports of damage or radiation level rises around these plants. However, they’re under continuous monitoring as the situation can evolve. Considering the 2011 disaster, one of the worst nuclear incidents from a tsunami, this recent earthquake, though significant at 7.5 magnitude, is notably smaller than the 2011’s magnitude nine earthquake. Officials are closely observing the power plants in response.
Japan Preparedness Amidst Earthquake Chaos
Japan is a country that is experienced in facing numerous earthquakes, and it has a well-organized system of good warning and shelter facilities. People are being advised to search for these shelters and reach there immediately. The residents in this area will be prepared and aware of what to do. Currently, it’s night in Japan. It’s past six in the evening. Another thing being advised by authorities is not to attempt to return home when it’s night. Stay together and head towards higher ground or shelters. We have seen some initial damage in videos on social media. Some videos show the collapse of small houses. We haven’t seen much more in this phase, and we haven’t received any reports of casualties or deaths yet.
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