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People advised not to return to coast despite tsunami warning downgrade (Image Source: Internet)
New Delhi: A strong earthquake of 7.5 magnitude occurred in the northeastern part of Japan on Monday, after which a tsunami alert was issued. The earthquake occurred under the sea, which increased the danger in coastal areas, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
After the earthquake, a tsunami wave about 80 cm high was seen at a port. Earlier, waves of 40 cm and then 70 cm were also recorded. Although these waves were not very big, the danger still cannot be ignored.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that bigger waves may come further. An alert has been issued, especially in the coastal areas of Hokkaido and Iwate Prefecture. People have been asked to remain alert and move to safe places.
This earthquake occurred in the sea near the Sanriku Coast, and its depth was about 10 kilometers. Tremors were felt in many areas, although no major damage or loss of life or property has been reported so far.
Japan is one of the most earthquake-affected countries in the world. On an average, an earthquake of magnitude 7 or more occurs here every 16 months. About 10% of the world's earthquakes with intensity 6 or more occur in Japan.
In 2011, the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami caused massive devastation, in which more than 18,000 people lost their lives. After this incident, Japan has greatly strengthened its alert system and security measures. Now people are made aware to immediately move to safe places.
There are three tsunami warning levels in Japan:
Major Tsunami Warning: Waves more than 3 meters high, immediate evacuation necessary
Tsunami Warning: Waves up to 3 meters, fear of damage
Tsunami Advisory: Waves up to 1 meter, danger in the sea
At present the situation is being monitored, and people have been advised to remain alert. Even though no major damage has been reported yet, the danger has not been completely averted.
