A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Kyushu, Japan, triggering a tsunami warning. Several nuclear power plants were shaken, but no abnormalities have been reported.
Several of Japan's nuclear power plants were rattled by an earthquake on Monday. A tsunami warning was also issued after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of the Japanese island of Kyushu at a depth of 18.6 miles at 7.19 E.T., the Japan Meteorological Agency has reported. \Kawauchi and Ikata nuclear power plants both experienced magnitude 3 tremors and nearby Genkai may have also been affected, Japan's NHK network reported.
According to Kyushu Electric Power no abnormalities have been confirmed in any of the plants so far. \The one meter high tsunami hit the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture 30 minutes after the initial earthquake, where seismic activity was measured at 5 magnitude, and Kochi Prefecture in the southwest of the country. \The extent of damage was not immediately clear, but NHK footage showed moving traffic and well-lit streets, meaning that electric power was still working. Japan is frequently hit by earthquakes because of its location along the 'Ring of Fire,' an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin. \A slightly more powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Hyuga-nada Sea off the southern island of Kyushu on Aug 8. Mostly minor injuries were reported, and no deaths. \In response, the meteorological agency issued a 'caution' level of warning at the time on about a possible megaquake, the first time it had issued such a warning. \Experts from Japan's meteorological agency convened late Monday to analyze whether the recent earthquake in Miyazaki Prefecture might be linked to the Nankai Trough seismic activity. \The Nankai Trough is a prominent trench-like feature on the seabed where the Philippine Sea Plate converges with the Eurasian Plate. This tectonic boundary marks the point where the oceanic Philippine Sea Plate is subducting beneath the continental Eurasian Plate. \As the plates interact, strain builds up over time due to the immense pressure and friction between them. Eventually, this strain is released in the form of a powerful earthquake, referred to as a Nankai Trough earthquake. These events are known for their potential to cause widespread destruction and tsunamis, making the region a significant area of seismic concern. One of the most devastating quakes in this area occurred off Shikoku in 1946, claiming more than 1,300 lives. \Yumasa Sato, chief of the Crisis Management Division of the Takanabe Town Hall in Miyazaki Prefecture, told NHK 'The shaking was so strong that it was difficult to stand for about 20 to 30 seconds.' \Following the earthquake on Monday, the Japanese government promptly established an information liaison office at the Crisis Management Center within the Prime Minister's Office. The office was set up to assess the situation and monitor any damage caused by the quake. This swift response reflects Japan's preparedness for seismic events and its commitment to ensuring public safety. \This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
JAPAN EARTHQUAKE TSUNAMI NUCLEAR PLANTS RING OF FIRE NANKAITROUGH
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