M 7.3 Earthquake Shakes Japan, More than 2 Million without Power
A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan today. More than 2 million homes are facing power outage in the Tokyo area. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the powerful earthquake struck 36 miles below the sea. There are no reports of damage or casualties so far, however, preliminary information gathering and damage assessment is still under process.
The authorities in Japan have issued a tsunami advisory for up to 3-foot sea surge in parts of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. It is likely that the tsunami has reached some regions already. However, this is not confirmed yet. The quake also shook large parts of eastern Japan, including Tokyo.
As per the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center, California and rest of the West Coast is not in danger of tsunami triggered by the Japan earthquake.
In March 2011, northern Japan was devastated by a deadly earthquake of magnitude 9.0. The tsunami triggered by it caused nuclear plant meltdowns.
Assessing the Impact
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- M 7.3 – 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan as of Mar 16, 2022
For the more recent earthquake in Japan, you can read our article on the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit Japan on Jan 1, 2024.
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