Japan's Coastal Alarm: 7.6 Quake Triggers Tsunami Warnings| USGS

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Japan faced a seismic ordeal as a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck, triggering tsunami warnings along its western coast. While waves over a meter high hit some areas initially, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center later stated that the tsunami threat had largely passed. Urgent advisories urged residents in affected areas, including Ishikawa prefecture, to seek higher ground. The earthquake's impact was perceptible in Tokyo, but there were no immediate reports of damage. Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority assessed nearby nuclear power plants for any potential risks.

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00:00 Japan, a country familiar with seismic activity, faced another seismic challenge as a powerful
00:16 earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck central Japan.
00:21 The earthquake triggered a tsunami alert along the entire western coastline.
00:26 While the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially reported waves of a meter high in some areas,
00:32 it was later stated that the tsunami threat had largely passed.
00:37 The town of Wajima experienced a tsunami exceeding one meter, emphasizing the immediate impact
00:42 on coastal areas.
00:44 Additionally, there was a potential for a tsunami as high as five meters to impact Ishikawa
00:49 Prefecture.
00:50 Urgent advisories were issued instructing residents in these areas to seek higher ground
00:55 and distance themselves from the coast to ensure their safety.
01:00 The earthquake's reach was notable, with its power perceptible even in Tokyo.
01:04 However, there were no immediate reports of damage in the capital.
01:08 The quake's intensity prompted Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority to assess the status
01:13 of nearby nuclear power plants.
01:15 The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company and
01:21 the Shika nuclear plants managed by Hokuriku Electric Power Company were under scrutiny
01:28 to ensure the integrity of their operations and prevent any potential nuclear incidents.
01:33 Japan's readiness to respond to earthquakes and associated threats stems from its location
01:37 along the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active zone.
01:41 While the nation has implemented stringent building codes and early warning systems,
01:46 the unpredictable nature of earthquakes remain a persistent challenge.
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