7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes northern, northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck northern and northeastern Japan on Monday, the country's weather agency said.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake's epicenter was located off Aomori Prefecture at a latitude of 41.0 degrees north and a longitude of 142.3 degrees east.
The JMA has issued a tsunami advisory for the eastern coast of the prefecture and other areas along the Pacific coast.
The waves are expected to be up to 3 meters high in many areas, according to The Japan Times.
Based on preliminary earthquake parameters, the tsunami warning center of the Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources has assessed that the earthquake may trigger a localized tsunami near the epicenter, but it will not affect China's coastal areas. The center will continue to track and analyze earthquake and tsunami monitoring data and will release updates in a timely manner, it said.
The Chinese Consulate-General in Sapporo reminded on Monday Chinese nationals in its consular district, especially those in Hokkaido, the Pacific coastal areas of Aomori Prefecture, and Iwate Prefecture, to stay informed of the latest updates through official channels, follow evacuation orders issued by local authorities, prepare for emergency evacuation, stay away from coastal areas, and ensure personal safety.
The consulate also noted that tsunami waves may strike repeatedly, so do not approach the coast to retrieve belongings or observe the situation.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake's epicenter was located off Aomori Prefecture at a latitude of 41.0 degrees north and a longitude of 142.3 degrees east.
The JMA has issued a tsunami advisory for the eastern coast of the prefecture and other areas along the Pacific coast.
The waves are expected to be up to 3 meters high in many areas, according to The Japan Times.
Based on preliminary earthquake parameters, the tsunami warning center of the Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources has assessed that the earthquake may trigger a localized tsunami near the epicenter, but it will not affect China's coastal areas. The center will continue to track and analyze earthquake and tsunami monitoring data and will release updates in a timely manner, it said.
The Chinese Consulate-General in Sapporo reminded on Monday Chinese nationals in its consular district, especially those in Hokkaido, the Pacific coastal areas of Aomori Prefecture, and Iwate Prefecture, to stay informed of the latest updates through official channels, follow evacuation orders issued by local authorities, prepare for emergency evacuation, stay away from coastal areas, and ensure personal safety.
The consulate also noted that tsunami waves may strike repeatedly, so do not approach the coast to retrieve belongings or observe the situation.
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