Late Monday night, a magnitude-7.5 earthquake rattled off the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan, sending shockwaves across Aomori Prefecture and beyond 😬🌏. The powerful temblor, recorded by the Japan Meteorological Agency at 11:15 p.m. at a depth of 54 km, left at least 30 people injured and triggered mass evacuations.
Here's what we know so far:
- Epicenter: Off Aomori Prefecture's eastern coast (41.0°N, 142.3°E).
- Impact: 30 confirmed injuries; no reports of large-scale structural collapse.
- Evacuations: Over 100,000 residents across multiple prefectures moved to safe zones.
- Tsunami warnings: Lifted, but strong aftershocks may follow this week.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaiichi said, "I have received reports of 30 injured." Local officials are working around the clock, setting up shelters and checking on vulnerable communities.
In the age of instant alerts, many turned to their smartphones for real-time updates. If you live in quake-prone areas, make sure your emergency apps are up to date and your go-bag is ready! 📱🎒
As aftershocks are expected in the coming days, stay alert, follow official guidelines, and check on your friends and family. Our thoughts are with everyone affected – stay safe out there 🙏.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
