Key Highlights
- A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Japan.
- A tsunami warning of up to 10 feet was issued after the quake.
- There were no immediate reports of casualties.
- The epicenter of the earthquake was 44 kilometers (27 miles) offshore and 33 miles (50 kilometers) deep.
- The first tsunami wave is expected to hit the eastern coast at 11:40 p.m. local time.
The coast of Japan has been shaken again by a powerful earthquake. The earthquake, which struck at around 11:15 p.m. local time on Monday, had a magnitude of 7.6. The event occurred about 44 kilometers (27 miles) offshore and its epicenter was 33 miles (50 kilometers) deep, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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Tsunami potential
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a severe tsunami warning immediately after the earthquake. Tsunami waves of up to 10 feet are expected to hit the coast. The first tsunami wave is expected to hit the country’s eastern Pacific coast—from Aomori to Iwate—at around 11:40 p.m. local time, according to state broadcaster NHK.
Damage information
There were no initial reports of casualties. However, authorities have stepped up emergency preparedness given the magnitude of the earthquake and the potential for a tsunami.
Government warning
The Japan Meteorological Agency has urged people to evacuate coastal areas quickly and is closely monitoring the situation.
Source: Prothom Alo
