Large Earthquake Prompts Tsunami Warning For Japan
A magnitude-7.3 earthquake hit near Japan’s Fukushima prefecture Tuesday morning, prompting evacuations in coastal areas.
A magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan early Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning.
The quake took place at a depth of 10 meters around 6 a.m. local time, the US Geological Service reported.
USGS / Via earthquake.usgs.gov
A tsunami warning was issued for Fukushima prefecture, and a tsunami advisory remained for most of the country's western coast.
Authorities called for the immediate evacuation of coastal regions in Fukushima, warning of waters possibly rising between 1 and 3 meters.
Via jma.go.jp