Japan Jolt! Tsunami Advisory for Iwate After 6.8-Magnitude Quake 🌊
On Sunday at around 5:03 p.m. local time, a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rattled off the eastern coast of Honshu, near Iwate Prefecture. It struck just 10 km below the seabed, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The Japan Meteorological Agency registered it at magnitude 6.7.
With this shake, the JMA has issued a tsunami advisory for Iwate's eastern shoreline, warning of waves up to 1 meter high. While that might not sound huge, even small tsunamis can sweep away loose objects and flood low-lying areas.
So, what should you do? First, stay tuned to local alerts on your phone—be it LINE, WhatsApp, Telegram, or your favorite news app. Second, map out your quickest evacuation route and keep an emergency kit ready (water, snacks, basic first-aid).
This is a reminder that quakes and tsunamis can affect communities across our region—from Aceh to the Philippines. Staying informed, prepared, and helping each other makes all the difference.
Stay safe, stay connected, and keep your emergency plan updated. 🌍💪
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Japan issues tsunami advisory for Iwate following powerful earthquake
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