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From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Tsunami advisory issued after quake off Japan’s Fukushima region
Japan has issued a tsunami advisory after a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Fukushima on Wednesday evening.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck 60 kilometers (36 miles) below the sea.
The agency issues a tsunami advisory for up to a meter (3-foot) sea surge in parts of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. NHK national television says the tsunami might have reached some areas already.
The region is part of northern Japan that was devastated by a deadly 9.0 quake and tsunami 11 years ago that also caused nuclear plant meltdowns. Wednesday’s quake came only days after the area marked the 11th anniversary of the disaster in March 2011.
