7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan: New Year celebrations in Japan have turned into mourning on the first day of the year. Almost the whole of Japan has been shaken by the extremely strong earthquake. The strong earthquake in Japan had an intensity of 7.6 on the Richter scale. This falls into the dangerous category of earthquakes.
7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan, Tsunami warning
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The earthquake caused severe tremors. The threat of a tsunami also loomed. Strong, high waves rose in the ocean. CCTV cameras installed at various places have also recorded the magnitude of this earthquake. There is a possibility of huge loss of life and property due to this earthquake.
However, the Japanese government has just issued orders to stop the damage. They are also working to save the people affected by it. It is being said how much devastation this earthquake has caused. Data related to it will also be released soon.Â
You can see in this video how entire houses collapsed. Similar scenes are being seen in many places. Someone captured this video from his mobile and shared it on the social platform.
#Japan Earthquake/Tsunami. More footage taken today (most footage being shared is from 2011). pic.twitter.com/8tpB33ZMiH
— SacredEuropa ™ (@SacredEuropa) January 1, 2024
Even after this extremely severe 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan, the aftereffects and aftershocks were felt for a long time. Official figures show that 21 intermittent earthquake tremors were felt here. Because of this, electricity has been lost in over 36,000 homes in Japan. Chaos is visible everywhere.
A Tsunami warning has been issued for several coastal states of Japan. The epicenter of the earthquake was in central Japan. It was felt almost throughout the country. After this strong earthquake, the Indian Embassy in Japan issued emergency numbers. This is for Indian citizens stranded in the country.
Japan Tsunami Warning info
The Major Tsunami Warning has been downgraded to a Tsunami Warning.
— NERV (@EN_NERV) January 1, 2024
[Downgraded from Major Tsunami Warning to Tsunami Warning]
Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture
Do not return home until all tsunami warnings & advisories have been lifted.#japan #tsunami pic.twitter.com/XqIv3ZnUy0
Apart from this, the embassy has also set up an emergency control room. The Indian Embassy made a post on a social platform.Â
The Embassy has set up an emergency control room for anyone affected by the January 1, 2024 earthquake and tsunami. For any assistance, you can contact these emergency numbers and email IDs.
Embassy has set up an emergency control room for anyone to contact in connection with the Earthquake and Tsunami on January I, 2024. The following Emergency numbers and email IDs may be contacted for any assistance. pic.twitter.com/oMkvbbJKEh
— India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) January 1, 2024
The whole world is keeping an eye on the situation after the earthquake in Japan. A scene of horror is being seen here. It is being said that Japan has suffered a loss of billions of rupees due to this. An advisory has been issued here regarding a tsunami.Â
Read also: China earthquake: More than 116 people killed
Japan's last major earthquake
The last major earthquake in Japan was in 2011. The earthquake caused a tsunami. Nearly 20,000 people were killed. Another earthquake, known as the Great Hanshin Earthquake, hit western Japan in 1995. It killed more than 6,000 people, mainly in the city of Kobe.
Japan has experienced many major earthquakes. Small earthquakes frequently occur here. But this time the whole of Japan has been shaken by such a strong earthquake. That's all in this news for now. Stay tuned to QuickScope Times for further updates.
