A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday (20), with its epicenter in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremor was intense enough to be felt in buildings in the capital, Tokyo, located hundreds of kilometers from the most affected area. Following the seismic event, the Japan Meteorological Agency recorded tsunami waves of approximately 80 centimeters in the port of Kuji and 40 centimeters in another point in Iwate prefecture. According to Japanese government spokesman Minoru Kihara, there are no initial reports of casualties or significant structural damage. Electricity companies, such as Hokkaido Electric Power and Tohoku Electric Power, reported that no abnormalities were identified in deactivated nuclear facilities in the region. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the creation of an emergency task force and advised the population of the affected areas to seek safe locations. Authorities continue to monitor the situation, especially the risk of new waves and possible aftershocks in the coming days.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.