Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hits Off Fukushima, Tsunami Advisory Issued

Reports indicate a magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck off Fukushima, Japan, as a tsunami advisory has been issued, according to NHK World-Japan. The powerful earthquake was felt across the country, shaking buildings in Tokyo and triggering power outages. Reports indicate waves up to one meter may hit Japan’s northern coast. 

Where the earthquake struck. 

The Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for coastal areas of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.

Reuters’ William Mallard said the earthquake was felt around the country. He posted a map that shows some areas in the country recorded magnitude +6. 

6+ on the #Japan #earthquake intensity scale is some shaking. We rocked back and forth a good while on first floor in Yokohama. #地震 pic.twitter.com/J3k7nrF401

— William Mallard (@BillyMallard) March 16, 2022

Here’s a video of what appears to be someone’s home office shaking in Tokyo. 

Strong M7.3 earthquake rocking Fukushima, this is my desk in Tokyo now – you can hear the whole apartment building shaking. Scary. pic.twitter.com/UiiM7yzmkN

— John Daub (ONLY in JAPAN) (@ONLYinJAPANtv) March 16, 2022

Scenes of Tokyo shaking. 

BREAKING: Live cam captures shaking as strong earthquake hits Tokyo, Japan pic.twitter.com/UqEZdEKoKy

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) March 16, 2022

Tokyo has gone dark: Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) says two million households are without power after the quake. They also say 700,000 buildings have lost power in the metro area. 

見渡す範囲全域停電！
at 東京都文京区 pic.twitter.com/BnUIM2lk0N

— Koheii🏔️山の非営利法人設立 (@koheii) March 16, 2022

Earthquake hit Japan just now…
There was a sudden blackout in Tokyo😨 pic.twitter.com/VO8ibeeU9j

— Kyle Anime Scouter (@kylescouter) March 16, 2022

Fukushima airport goes dark. 

Loud rumblings heard at Fukushima airport #earthquake #Fukushima pic.twitter.com/mNGYfnj329

— bbouy | FROGZILLA to the moon!! (@Bbouy_1) March 16, 2022

Video of street poles shaking in Fukushima. 

Strong M7.3 earthquake rocking Fukushima.#Earthquake #JapanEarthquake #地震 pic.twitter.com/n1XA9OiGUK

— Pablo Antonio Lpz® (@Palh29) March 16, 2022

The area where the quake struck is northern Japan was previously devastated by a 9.0 magnitude quake and tsunami in 2011 that also caused a nuclear disaster. 

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