Tsunami warning issues in Japan after 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake

Welcome all to the latest world news what is hot today is a 6.9 magnitude Japan earthquake that hit the southwestern part of the country. There were no reported injuries or damages in this incident but people witnessed it was an earthquake.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred in Miyazaki at around 9.19 pm on 12 January. The epicenter of this earthquake after findings by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), is located at 37 km depth.

Now the country’s Meteorological department notified of the Tsunami warning to Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. After this warning of tsunamis was issued, people living near this coastal region were asked to evacuate as a precautionary step.

You might be interested also in knowing what is the earthquake magnitude scale. An earthquake magnitude scale is a measure of the earthquake to tell how much energy has been released.

See below the Earth magnitude scale range and its effects

• Less than 3.5 Magnitude may not be felt but can be recorded on a seismograph
• From 3.5 to 5.4, it can be felt but commonly no damage is caused
• Below 6.0, it may damage a little to constructed Buildings and maximum damage to poor Buildings
• From 6.1 to 6.9, it may cause major damage to poorly constructed houses and buildings within a range of 100 km
• 7.0 to 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake can cause serious damage over a maximum area
• 8.0 to 8.9 may shake a building or can cause a building or bridge collapse.
• 9 can cause major damages within 1000 km range areas. But it is a rare phenomenon.

Did a tsunami hit Japan recently?

Yes, A broadcasting channel named NHK TV reports says there was evidence of a 1-meter-high tsunami reaching the land surface at the Miyazaki port after the quake occurred. During this sad incident, a person got a little injured falling down from stairs.

Why Japan is prone to earthquakes?

This is because of its geographical location, as It lies along the Ring of Fire, and the phenomenon of frequent earthquakes is felt by people. It was in the year 1993 a magnitude of 8.2 earthquakes hit the Japan Sanriku, while in the year 2011, a 9.0 magnitude scale quake hit the Japan Tohoku Region. Another reason behind Japan facing frequent earthquakes is the movement of the tectonic plates that reside underground in this region . Due to the movement two or more tectonic plates meet and thus occur the earthquake.

How does Japan Deals with Tsunamis signal?

Japan is a super advanced country known popularly in the world and it has an advanced quake monitoring and tsunami warning system in the world which is very expensive. One more interestihing thing to know is that the Japoan meteorologica department embeds the alerts on TV screens to allow people aslo view it in time.

Additional they also built Concrete BREAKWATER, Floodgates,sea wall, dieks,etc.

How to take precaution for tsunamis?

If you know that there is a tsunami warnings in your country or nearby then first thing is never stay near the shore or coastal sea or ocean area, dont stay on water i.e even if you are swimming also get out of the water immediately and go insdie house. Immediately share such information friend and family online if such alerts are issued by public authority of the region.

You can also follow theses short guide

• Keep you self alert, Analyse nature of animals on Rise of ocean water level
• Safety kit included with radio, flashlight, medicine , water and some food
• Leave danger zones immediately
• Locate a safer place say 1st floor or climb a strong tree
• Get out of water if swimming or boating
• Evacaute from the tsunami spot

Here you have read about the earthquake shake Japan and the recent tsunami alerts . Provided also detail safety preparation guide to help you learn how to be cautious when it happens nearby you.

We hope this articel finds very helpful to readers online and those who are mroe concerned about Japan.

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