After 2011, Japan had a massive earthquake in 2024 again. On Thursday, Japan was rocked by a massive 7.1 magnitude massive earthquake, hitting the southern islands with unexpected force. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported a tsunami advisory.
High-magnitude earthquake hit Japan.
The southern islands, Kyushu and Shikoku hit by a quake measuring 7.1 in magnitude. As per the report of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the massive earthquake hit at 4.42 p.m. (7.42 a.m. GMT) on August 8. The massive earthquake was centred off the eastern coast of Kyushu, Japan’s southern islands, at a depth of about 30 kilometres. It was approximately 18.6 miles beneath the ocean floor.
BREAKING: The Meteorological Agency has issued an alert warning about a possible large earthquake around the Nankai Trough – the first ever such alert – following a magnitude 7.1 quake that struck earlier in the day off the coast of Kyushu. https://t.co/B2VAWA5YmB pic.twitter.com/8znmp0iLWT
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) August 8, 2024Although two massive quakes of 6.9 and 7.1 were reported to hit Kyushu and Shikoku initially, later it was fixed by the USGS. The USGS said, “This error has been fixed. There was one event.”
Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.1 – 19 km SSE of Miyazaki, Japan https://t.co/39ke9ec6eh
— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) August 8, 2024The Japanese government has established a specialised task force to address the situation. The goal is to quickly address the immediate needs resulting from the massive earthquakes and to help in the recovery and rebuilding process. As per the NHK report, a local broadcaster in Japan, no one was majorly damaged but had some injuries.
“In view of this situation, the prime minister instructed (officials) to provide the public with timely and accurate information on tsunamis and evacuations,” said Yoshimasa Hayashi, a government spokesman of Japan. According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, there were no reported issues at the atomic power plants in the region.
Tsunami alerts on Kyushu
The prediction of JMA of waves of up to 1 meter along the southern islands of Kyushu and the nearby island of Shikoku. This indicates that the sea conditions in these areas are expected to be moderately rough. The JMA issued an alert of a 20 cm high waves tsunami hit the Miyazaki prefecture on Kyushu.
🇯🇵 There was a 6.9 magnitude earthquake south of Miyazaki. Tsunami warning issued for parts of Japan#japan #地震 pic.twitter.com/shIeQA0S4O
— Eren 𝕮🇹🇷 (@Eren50855570) August 8, 2024Two strong #earthquakes hit #Japan at once, there is a threat of #tsunami 🌊
A magnitude 6.9 #earthquake struck the south of the country this afternoon. Less than a minute later, an even stronger earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 followed. pic.twitter.com/hZGGYHzVDx
— Genesis Watchman Report (@ReportWatchman) August 8, 2024Shigeki Aoki from the JMA Seismology Department cautioned that significant aftershocks might continue for approximately a week. The people are cautioned to be careful about the damaged homes or collapsed buildings. The possibility of landslides has also been issued.
JMA reported an alert, “Tsunamis will strike repeatedly. Please do not enter the sea or approach the coast until the warning is lifted.” The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported a warning that a massive tsunami could hit within 300 km of the epicentre. The Miyazaki Airport has also suspended the departures and arrivals of people.
Japan is the epicentre of massive Earthquake.
Japan comes under the earthquake-prone Jones in the world due to its location on the “Pacific Ring of Fire.” Japan is situated at the boundary of four major tectonic plates: the Pacific Plate, the North American Plate, the Eurasian Plate, and the Philippine Sea Plate.
Japan has numerous fault lines where tectonic plates interact. Japan, an archipelago housing approximately 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 seismic jolts annually. It is responsible for about 18% of the world’s massive earthquakes.
In March 2011, Japan was hit by a massive earthquake. The event started on the northeastern coast of Honshu, the main island of Japan. With a magnitude of 9.0 hit at 2:46 p.m. The epicentre was around 130 km (80 miles) east of the city of Sendai, located in Miyagi prefecture. The hypocenter of the massive earthquake occurred at a depth of about 18.6 miles (30 km) beneath the floor of the western Pacific Ocean. During this time, 20,000 people lost their lives.
⚠️ Japan is NO Stranger to a TSUNAMI (2011)
One of the worst in history took place in 2011 killing thousands as the wave took over everything.
This WILL happen again. Today was close, reminding us how fast things can change.#Japan #Tsunami #Wave pic.twitter.com/hELqcV778Z
— In2ThinAir (@In2ThinAir) August 8, 2024On April 17, 2024, a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 hit the southwestern part of Japan at 5:19 a.m. The epicentre of the massive earthquake was located approximately 50 miles (80 km) southeast of the city of Kumamoto, in Kumamoto Prefecture. The focus of the earthquake occurred at a depth of around 15 miles (24 km) beneath the Earth’s surface.
On January 1, 2024, another massive earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 and magnitude of 7.6 struck the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture. With a hypocenter of Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, another earthquake with the magnitude of 6.5 hit Japan on May 5, 2023.
FAQ
When did Japan have an earthquake?
On August 8, 2024, Japan had a massive earthquake of 7.1 magnitude.
What is the epicentre of the Japan earthquake in August 2024?
The massive earthquake was centred off the eastern coast of Kyushu, Japan’s southern islands, at a depth of about 30 kilometres. It was approximately 18.6 miles beneath the ocean floor.
When was the last major earthquake in Japan?
In March 2011, Japan was hit by a massive earthquake, the deadliest earthquake in Japan’s history. During this time, 20,000 people lost their lives.
How bad was the earthquake in Japan?
Japan, an archipelago housing approximately 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 seismic jolts annually. It is responsible for about 18% of the world’s massive earthquakes.
Did Japan have a 9.0 earthquake?
Yes. In March 2011, with a magnitude of 9.0, the deadliest earthquake hit Japan at 2:46 p.m., causing almost 20,000 people to die.
What was the deadliest earthquake in Japan’s history?
In March 2011, Japan was hit by a massive earthquake, the deadliest earthquake in Japan’s history. During this time, 20,000 people lost their lives.
How many people died in the Japan earthquake in 2024?
As per the NHK report, a local broadcaster in Japan, no one was majorly damaged but had some injuries.
Why does Japan experience earthquakes repeatedly?
Japan comes under the earthquake-prone Jones in the world due to its location on the “Pacific Ring of Fire.” Japan is situated at the boundary of four major tectonic plates: the Pacific Plate, the North American Plate, the Eurasian Plate, and the Philippine Sea Plate. It is responsible for about 18% of the world’s massive earthquakes in Japan.
