After a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, officials have issued an alert for a potential megaquake in northern Japan as per a report by NHK Japan.
In response to the warnings, authorities issued evacuation instructions to more than 2 million people across affected coastal regions. Residents rushed to higher ground amid fears of large waves, especially in areas that have previously suffered major tsunami disasters, including the 2011 Gr
The warning disrupted railway and air services along the coast and led the operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to halt the release of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, as per Kyodo News.
Japan has dispatched an expert assessment team to Myanmar following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Friday, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday canceled his planned four-day trip to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia, Kyodo reported stating that the step was taken a day after and advisory by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
"Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 04-04-2024, 08:46:33 IST, Lat: 37.77 & Long: 141.70, Depth: 55 Km ,Location: Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan," the NCS posted on X..
Notably, JFOODO, The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Centre, has enlisted researcher Rebekah Wilson Lye to delve into Japan's rich culture and traditions in the wake of these transformative events.
The Japanese government has extended its sympathies to those affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake and has shared important points for their consideration.