Earthquakes in Japan

Earthquakes in Japan

Japan faces severe power shortage
Residents and local authorities have been warned about blackouts and asked to save energy as temperatures drop
Mar 22, 2022 11:23
Earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan’s Fukushima
Tremor measuring 7.3 magnitude triggers tsunami advisory and knocks out electricity service to over 2 million Tokyo-area homes
Mar 16, 2022 18:12
Deepest earthquake ever hit area previously thought impossible by scientists
An earthquake that struck at a whopping 751 kilometers (467 miles) below the Earth’s surface is the deepest ever recorded, scientists have revealed. The tremor shook a zone thought to be impossible for quakes to occur in.
Nov 9, 2021 10:27
Tokyo hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, bringing public transport to a halt and causing sporadic power cuts (VIDEOS)
The Japanese capital and surrounding areas have been hit by a strong earthquake, causing power cuts and stopping trains, although no major damage has been reported and no tsunami risk has been flagged.
Oct 7, 2021 17:15
6.0 magnitude quake, multiple aftershocks shake Tokyo Olympics
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake erupted off Japan’s eastern coast, with shaking felt all the way in Tokyo, around 200 kilometers away from the epicenter, according to journalists visiting the city to cover the Olympics.
Aug 4, 2021 02:55
Authorities warn of water level drop at damaged Fukushima nuclear plant after recent magnitude-7.3 earthquake
The Japanese authorities have sounded the alarm after the cooling-water level in two wrecked reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant began falling following a powerful earthquake in the area last week.
Feb 20, 2021 11:54

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