A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Monday evening. The quake, with a magnitude of 6.9, struck the Kyushu region at 9:19 p.m. local time. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the tremor did not require the megaquake warning issued last year.
Tsunami Advisories and Impact
Following the earthquake, the JMA issued tsunami advisories for waves up to one meter (3.3 feet) in height. The affected areas included the southern prefectures of Miyazaki and Kochi. A 20-centimeter (7.8 inches) tsunami was recorded in Miyazaki city, according to NHK. However, all tsunami warnings were lifted by 2:50 a.m. GMT. Thankfully, there were no reports of severe damage or casualties.
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Nuclear Power Plants Unaffected
The strong earthquake did not cause any abnormalities at nearby nuclear power plants. Both the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant in western Japan and the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Kagoshima prefecture reported no issues. The situation remained stable, and authorities assured the public that the plants were safe.
In addition to the earthquake, Japan also faced severe weather in November 2024. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, caused by the remnants of Typhoon Kong-rey, triggered landslide and flood warnings. The Japan Meteorological Agency cautioned that the conditions could affect both western and eastern Japan over the weekend.
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