Central Japan on Monday experienced a sequence of 21 earthquakes, each registering a magnitude of 4.0 or higher, within just over 90 minutes, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The strongest quake measured 7.6, leading to tsunami warnings and advisories, prompting authorities to urge residents to move to higher ground. The series of strong quakes on Japan’s western coastline triggered tsunami alerts, with a major warning for Ishikawa and lower-level warnings for the rest of Honshu’s western coast.
Authorities called for immediate evacuation in affected areas, emphasizing the potential for more major quakes in the coming days. The quakes caused damages at some places. Bullet trains were halted while highways were closed in affected places. Japanese media captured scenes of people standing near large pavement cracks, and the Meteorological Agency warned of the possibility of additional major quakes over the next week.
A video shared by BNO News the moments the captured by a train passenger when the region was hit by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake. The video shows both the train and signboards on the platform shaking intensely.
Tsunami warnings were issued for Hokkaido, North Korea, and Russia, with Sakhalin placed on alert. South Korea’s weather agency advised coastal residents to monitor sea level changes.
Another video shared by BNO News shows people at a restaurant ducking for cover under tables during the powerful earthquake.
A special emergency center was established by the Japanese government to rapidly relay quake and tsunami information for public safety. Japan, prone to earthquakes, previously faced a major quake and tsunami disaster in March 2011, resulting in nuclear plant meltdowns.
Meanwhile, tsunami warnings have been sounded in North Korea, South Korea and Russia.
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