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Earthquake tremors in Japan: The land of Japan has shaken once again. An earthquake struck the coast of Izu Island, south of Tokyo, Japan at around 5:00 am today. The magnitude of this earthquake has been estimated at 5.9. However, there is no news of loss of life or property due to the earthquake so far. But the Japan Meteorological Department has declared a tsunami alert in the sea areas.
Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude
People have been asked to move away from coastal areas as there is a possibility of 1 to 2 meter high waves in the sea. The intensity of this earthquake that occurred this morning was recorded at 5.9 on the Richter scale. According to information received from sources, small tsunami waves have been seen in the sea near the sea island of Hachijo. If another tremor comes, these waves can take the form of a big tsunami. The epicenter of the earthquake was about 180 km away from the island.
Megaquake alert announced, know what it is?
According to media reports, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a mega earthquake alert after the earthquake this morning. This alert is the first alert to be issued in Japan, as today's earthquake was centered near the Nankai Turf, 25 kilometers from the coast. There is a large fault zone beneath this turf. A megaquake alert is issued when there is a possibility of an earthquake with a magnitude of more than 8.
Today, Japan's Meteorological Department issued a megaquake alert after the 5.9 magnitude earthquake and predicted an earthquake of 8 magnitude. If an earthquake of this magnitude occurs, it can once again cause devastation in Japan.
Let us tell you that there are 4 major tectonic plates beneath the land of Japan and earthquakes occur when these plates collide with each other. Therefore, the danger of earthquakes looms over Japan almost every day. Last month also, an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude had occurred in Japan.
