Tsunami warning after a strong earthquake in northern Japan
Hit A 7.5-magnitude earthquakein northern Japan, Monday, causing huge buildings in Tokyo to shake hundreds of kilometers away, and a warning of Tsunami waves reach a height of three metres.
The earthquake occurred at 4.53 pm (07.53 GMT) in the waters of The Pacific Ocean off northern Iwate Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
About 40 minutes later, a tsunami wave with a height of 80 centimeters hit a port in Koji, Iwate, according to the meteorological agency, which initially estimated the magnitude of the quake at 7.4 before raising it later.
Tsunami waves
The agency advised People were asked to leave coastal areas and river banks and go to safer places, such as high areas or shelter centers, warning of damage resulting from tsunami waves.
Later it issued a warning of the increased risk of an earthquake with a magnitude of eight or more.
She said in a statement: "The probability of a new massive earthquake is relatively higher than usual".
She had expected that "Tsunamis strike frequently. Do not leave safe areas until the warning is lifted"
Visible damage
Footage broadcast by the Japanese public radio and television network did not show any immediately visible damage in the vicinity of several ports in Iwate.
A meteorological agency official warned in a televised press conference of the possibility of more earthquakes in the region during the next week, especially during the next two or three days, which could lead to stronger earthquakes.
The government announced the formation of a management team. Crises.
Evacuation of the area
Prime Minister Sanae Takaishi told reporters "To residents of areas where warnings have been issued, please evacuate the area and move to higher, safe places"adding that the government is working to ensure that no casualties or material damage occurs.
Japan is located on four main tectonic plates along the western edge of"Ring of fire" It is among the countries in the world with the highest seismic activity.
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