Massive Earthquake hits North Japan after 11 years! Tsunami alert issued!
Home > News Shots > World newsA tsunami alert has been issued for Japan following a powerful earthquake
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake shook the region of Fukushima and Miyagi in northern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake was felt at a depth of about 60 km under the sea.
This has caused great fear among the people of that country. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. It is said that a tsunami wave may have already hit a few areas. The quake caused power outages in Tokyo. As a result, it is estimated that about 20 lakh households may have lost access to electricity.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has released a report. It said the quake struck at 11:36 pm local time on Wednesday at a depth of 60 km under the sea. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued.
A magnitude 9.0 earthquake shook the region of Fukushima in Japan 11 years ago in 2011. So there was a tsunami hitting the barrel. Japan was hit hardest by the Fukushima nuclear disaster. It was only recently that the people of that country remembered this day. The re-emergence of a powerful earthquake in this environment has caused shock. It is noteworthy that no official announcement has been made yet about the damage caused by the earthquake.
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