19 minutes agoPowerful 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan, authorities warn of tsunami
Periskopi(2 years ago)
(2 years ago)A warning for tsunami has entered into force in southern Japan after the country has been hit by two powerful earthquakes in succession with a magnitude of 6.9 and 7.1. It becomes known that the tsunami warning has been issued for coastal regions of the southern islands of Japan, Kyushu and Shiku. Recently, the Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported [...]
It becomes known that the tsunami warning has been issued for coastal regions of the southern islands of Japan, Kyushu and Shiku.
Recently, the Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported that the first waves hit the coast of Miyazak, but more are expected, writes the New York Times.
Otherwise, the first quake took place less than 20 miles [32 km] off the coast of Miyazaki in Kyushu, according to the U.S. Geological Service.
According to the agency, a stronger 7.1 magnitude earthquake followed less than a minute later.
The public broadcaster announced that no building has collapsed in the area and nuclear power plants are functioning normally.
