There is news of a tsunami of 80 centimeters after an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude was felt in northern Japan. The PM’s office has informed that a disaster management team has been formed by the government. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude occurred in northern Japan on Monday. After this the agency issued a tsunami warning with waves up to three meters high.
The earthquake occurred at 4.53 pm in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of northern Iwate province. The intensity of the earthquake was so much that buildings located hundreds of miles away shook. According to the Meteorological Department, 40 minutes after the earthquake, an 80 cm high tsunami wave hit the Kuji port of Iwate.
Government issued advisory, instructions to go to higher places immediately
The agency has also issued an advisory, saying that local people should immediately move from coastal areas and river bank areas to safe places such as higher places or safe buildings. There is a possibility of damage due to tsunami waves. Tsunami waves can occur again and again.
While issuing a press briefing, JMA official said that more earthquakes may occur in this area. PM Sanae Takaichi has said that a warning has been issued for these areas. People living there please move to higher and safer places. The government is engaged in relief work.
Why do earthquakes and tsunamis occur frequently in Japan?
Actually, Japan is one of the most seismically active countries in the world. It lies above the four main tectonic plates on the western edge of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Every year 1500 earthquakes are felt here. 18% of the world’s earthquakes occur in Japan only. In 2011, 18,500 people died due to tsunami in Japan.
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