By Zoila Palma: A powerful earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan this morning prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning that was later downgraded to an advisory, CNN reports.
The Japan Meteorological Agency initially reported a magnitude 7.4 quake, while the US Geological Survey confirmed the same magnitude, though Japan later revised it to 7.7.
The agency first issued a three-meter tsunami warning for Iwate Prefecture and parts of Hokkaido and Aomori, before downgrading it to an advisory. Additional advisories were extended across northeastern Japan, with officials estimating waves of up to one meter and warning that strong aftershocks could occur within the coming week.
Observed tsunami waves remained below initial warning levels. A 0.8-meter wave was recorded at Kuji Port in Iwate, while a 0.4-meter wave reached Miyako Port. Authorities noted that water levels were still rising in some areas, raising continued concern for coastal communities.
Japan’s disaster management agency said evacuation orders were issued to 171,957 people across five prefectures.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara reported no immediate injuries or structural damage but confirmed about 200 power outages, with restoration efforts underway.
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By Zoila Palma: A powerful earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan this morning prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning that was later downgraded to an advisory, CNN reports. The Japan Meteorological Agency initially reported a magnitude 7.4 quake, while the US Geological Survey confirmed the same magnitude, though Japan later revised it
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