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Powerful Twin Earthquakes Hit Japan; Trigger Tsunami Advisories

Twin earthquakes of magnitudes 6.9 and 7.1 jolted areas in Southern Japan.

by Shreya Ghosh
Powerful Twin Earthquakes Hit Japan; Trigger Tsunami Advisories

Two consecutive strong earthquakes hit Southern Japan leaving people in panic and distress. The first one was of 6.9 magnitude and the next one registered a magnitude of 7.1. Both these powerful earthquakes struck Southern Japan on August 8. According to information provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the second jolt was felt less than a minute after the first quake.

Twin Earthquakes Rocked Several Places In Japan

Videos of the tremors jolting different places are making rounds on social media platforms. Here are a few clips shared by Netizens on the X platform.

The first tremor of 6.9 magnitude rocked the island of Kyushu in Southern Japan. According to a report by The Times of India, the depth of this earthquake was about 30 km. The next one hit 20 km to the northeast of Miyazaki. Its depth was reported at around 25 km, according to the United States Geological Survey. Several social media users posted clips of the natural disasters and tremors shaking everything all around.

The glimpses are terrifying and people can be seen running to find a safe shelter and save themselves from the impacts of the strong earthquakes. Looks like a few viral videos were recorded inside a shopping complex where outfits displayed on cloth hangers can be seen swinging due to the tremors. Also, visitors at the establishment somehow hid themselves for safety precautions.

The Japanese government arranged a special task force for rescue purposes following the severe twin earthquakes in Japan. Japan’s broadcaster NHK reported that some windows broke at the Miyazaki airport because of the consequences of powerful jolts.

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Warnings For Tsunami Issued

Japan is known for being a country prone to earthquakes. We have read about multiple devastating quakes and tsunamis there in the past. The recent tremors raised concerns and tension about the next consequences. The risk skyrocketed so much that tsunamis were likely to hit coastal areas in Kyushu and Shikoku. Following the twin earthquakes, a tsunami warning has been issued already.

The Japan Meteorological Agency had to issue an advisory given the latest unfortunate incidents. The agency warned people to avoid entering the sea or visiting close to the coast as tsunamis are expected to strike.

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If you are in the affected areas currently, follow all guidelines strictly.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/ Earth42morrow (@Earth42morrow), X/ प्रशिक्षित 🇮🇳 (@Prashikshit7)

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