Earthquake in Japan : Once again, earthquake jolts people in Japan. On Thursday, an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck southern Japan. Its jolts were felt in many cities. After the earthquake, Japan has issued a tsunami warning. Tsunami is expected to hit southern Japan at 07:50 GMT. Japan Meteorological Center has issued an alert. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.1 on the Richter scale. However, earlier it was reported to be 6.9, later it was revised. These tremors were felt in Miyazaki area of ​​Japan. Due to the strong tremors of the earthquake, a tsunami warning has also been issued. An alert has been issued regarding tsunami in the coastal areas of Japan, especially Miyazaki, Kochi, Ihime, Kagoshima and Iita. For this, the government has also formed a task force.
The epicenter was about 8.8 km below the ground in Kyushu city
The epicenter of the earthquake was about 8.8 km below the ground in Kyushu city of Japan. Therefore, a tsunami advisory has been issued in Miyazaki, Kochi, Kagoshima and Ehime cities. The situation is being closely monitored. One meter high sea waves were seen rising in Miyazaki, Kyushu. According to initial reports, the epicenter of the earthquake was 20 km north-east of Nichinan at a depth of 25 km. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a tsunami warning was issued for the coastal areas of the southern Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred less than 20 miles from the coast of Miyazaki.
318 people had died
Let us tell you that even before this, on January 1, an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude had hit Japan. In this, 318 people died and 1300 people were injured. Due to the earthquake in Ishikawa, fire broke out in many places. Due to this, 200 buildings were burnt to ashes. Now again such an earthquake has created an atmosphere of fear among the people.
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