US Edition7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan
Authorities said six people were injured and more than 182,000 residents received evacuation directives after tsunami waves reached 80 cm.
- On Monday, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan, prompting authorities to urge residents to evacuate coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres were expected.
- Memories of the 2011 9.0-magnitude undersea quake remain haunting, as that disaster killed or left missing around 18,500 people and caused a devastating meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant.
- At least six people were reported injured on Tuesday, a day after the tremor, though authorities reported no major damage to facilities and no outbreaks of fire.
- The Fire and Disaster Management Agency issued non-compulsory evacuation directives to more than 182,000 residents, while a tsunami warning for waves of up to 3 metres was lifted after an 80cm wave hit Kuji.
- Officials at the Japan Meteorological Agency warned of heightened megaquake risk, stating "the likelihood of a new, huge earthquake occurring is relatively higher than during normal times," with probability of a magnitude 8.0 or stronger tremor rising to around 1% during the following week.
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Big one coming? Japan issues megaquake advisory after magnitude 7.7 shock
Northeast Japan escaped relatively unscathed from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off its coast on Monday, but residents have been advised to stay alert as it is too early to tell whether the tremor was the main shock or a precursor to a far larger one. Hours after the quake, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a special advisory warning of a slightly elevated risk of a temblor with a magnitude of 8 or stronger in the coming da…
The powerful earthquake caused little material damage on Monday. Tsunami warnings were lifted after an 80 cm wave was recorded in northern Japan.
Monday Earthquake’s Epicenter in Same Area as Other Recent Major Temblors, Same Type as 2011 Quake
The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on Monday was a trench-type earthquake, according to experts, based on its location and depth. This is the same type as the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
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AlKhaleej TodayJapan issues megaquake warning after powerful 7.7 magnitude tremblor
TOKYO, April 21 — At least six people were reported injured on Tuesday, a day after a powerful quake rattled northern Japan, but there appeared to be no major damage from the tremor that also triggered tsunami waves up to 80 centimetres (31 inches).However, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) also warned of an increased risk of a megaquake – a tremor with a magnitude of 8.0 or stronger – hours after Monday’s 7.7 magnitude quake in Pacific wate…
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