JAPAN. On 13 February 2021 the M=7.3 2021 Fukushima Earthquake (also known as the Fukushima-ken Oki (Fukushima Prefecture Offshore) earthquake) struck eastern Japan.. These universities had expected that some students may not arrive at the venue on time because of the earthquake. The estimated total cost of damage in Shiroishi City is ¥500 million, while the castle, damage cost is ¥200 million. A thorough investigation to determine the condition of the structure and repair cost would be carried out, according to a spokesman. [74], Because of the earthquake's focal depth and size, no formal warning was issued to the Japanese coast. The intensity of the Japan Meteorological Agency long period ground motion scale reached a maximum of Class IV in Fukushima's Nakadori Region, the first time that level of intensity was observed after the 2018 Hokkaido Eastern Iburi earthquake. [102], Due to the suspension of the Shinkansen, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways (ANA) set up extra flights to the airports of several cities cut off from the Shinkansen network including: Akita Airport, Aomori Airport, Fukushima Airport, Hanamaki Airport, Sendai Airport, Shonai Airport, and Yamagata Airport. [19] It swept through the Kantō Plain, destroying towns and cities. Tsunami Simulation - Off-Fukushima Tsunami on Feb. 13, 2021 by Dr. Fujii; Strong Ground Motions [A part of lecture note for IISEE training] BRI Strong Motion Observation - 2021/02/13 23:07 Off Fukushima Pref. So far, a few injuries have been reported and there is no serious structural damage to buildings. Source: JMA. Earthquake shocks are not the only recurring nightmare to haunt the survivors of the record quake that killed 19, 630. Genre : Drama Workers at the Fukushima Daiichi facility in Japan risk their lives and stay at the nuclear power plant to prevent total destruction after the region is devastated by an earthquake an tsunami in 2011. [needs update] He warned of possible strong aftershocks in the next coming weeks. The Fukushima-ken Oki (Fukushima Prefecture Offshore) earthquake (Japanese: 福島県沖地震, Hepburn: Fukushima-ken'Oki Jishin) was a powerful and deadly seismic event that struck offshore east of Tōhoku, Japan.The magnitude 7.1 or 7.3 earthquake occurred on a Saturday night at 23:07 JST (14:07 UTC) on 13 February at a shallow focal depth of 51.9 kilometers (32.2 mi). Earthquake (M=7.3, h=55 km) Direct links. 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In Kōriyama City, the earthquake snapped utility poles off their base along the railway line. [96][97] Water used to cool the nuclear fuel was said to have been leaking out from the damaged units since the earthquake occurred. The railway company had mentioned that operations between Nasushiobara and Morioka stations would be suspended for around 10 days to allow for repair works. Rating : 6.1/10 based on 1,264 user ratings. IWAKI, Fukushima Prefecture--A strong earthquake hit off the coast of eastern Japan on Feb. 13, injuring dozens of people and triggering widespread power outages, but … Do not translate text that appears unreliable or low-quality. This earthquake killed one person and injured around 185 people, and caused some structural damage and landslides. The Fukushima-ken Oki (Fukushima Prefecture Offshore) earthquake (Japanese: 福島県沖地震, Hepburn: Fukushima-ken'Oki Jishin) was a powerful and deadly seismic event that struck offshore east of Tōhoku, Japan.The magnitude 7.1 or 7.3 earthquake occurred on a Saturday night at 23:07 JST (14:07 UTC) on 13 February at a shallow focal depth of 51.9 kilometers (32.2 mi). Inspections began some 50 minutes after the quake and revealed no anomalies in the reactor units. This prompted the closure of 71 schools in both prefectures. Although there were no changes to the level of radiation, cooling water used in two of the reactor units was discovered to be leaking, indicating some damage had occurred. Last modified on Sun 14 Feb 2021 06.21 EST. If possible, verify the text with references provided in the foreign-language article. The quake hit shortly after 11 p.m. off the coast of northeastern Japan. M 7.1 - 72 km ENE of Namie, Japan, by USGS Earthquake Hazards Program In Yamagata Prefecture, 15 residential buildings sustained some minor damage. Inspectors said some of the castle tower walls have to be replaced entirely due to the severity of the damage. [4], According to a government spokesman, more than 950,000 homes did not have access to power, and many power plants throughout the country went offline. 6:29. [20], The Pacific Plate, made of oceanic lithosphere, subducts beneath the Okhotsk Sea Plate along a convergent boundary located off the east coast of the northern half of Japan. Another 259 suffered serious structural damage in Fukushima, Miyagi, and Saitama prefectures. The port also suffered liquefaction when sand erupted from fissures in the asphalt. Local government officials said the man had suffocated as he was pinned under falling furniture, toppled by the earthquake. Fukushima accident, disaster that occurred in 2011 at the Fukushima Daiichi (‘Number One’) nuclear power plant on the Pacific coast of northern Japan, which was caused by a severe earthquake and powerful series of tsunami waves and was the second worst nuclear power accident in history. [102] JR Bus Tōhoku added more than 20 service routes connecting Fukushima and Sendai stations to the nation's capital, Tokyo. The Fukushima-ken Oki (Fukushima Prefecture Offshore) earthquake (Japanese: 福島県沖地震, Hepburn: Fukushima-ken'Oki Jishin) was a powerful and deadly seismic event that struck offshore east of Tōhoku, Japan. Fukushima nuclear disaster preventable, court rules, with more damages claims likely Government and company Tepco ordered to pay some damages for 2011 event, but ruling could spur further claims The earthquake also caused structural damage to Shiroishi Castle in Shiroishi, Miyagi. [98], The East Japan Railway Company suspended their Tōhoku–Hokkaidō, Akita, and Yamagata Shinkansen services after an inspection revealed damage to various pieces of equipment. [85], In Sendai, the walkway of an apartment block on the second floor collapsed. No one was injured from the collapse, however one resident was trapped for a while and later rescued through a window. The tremor came nearly 10 years after a huge quake that sparked a tsunami and nuclear meltdown. The Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in the Fukushima prefecture suffered a meltdown after being struck by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and a 15-meter tsunami in March 2011. [needs update][102], Commuter rail lines were also affected, with the Tōhoku Main Line and Jōban Line experiencing delays of various extents. The earthquake caused damage to more than 20,000 houses (as of Feb. 22, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency), mainly in Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures. [77] Smaller waves of 10 cm (3.9 Inches) (100 mm) was observed in ports in Sendai and Soma at 01:21 and 02:48 local time respectively. [9] These intensities were recorded in Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures. Japan: More than 150 injured in strong Fukushima earthquake | News | DW | 14.02.2021 … [106], As a result of the temporary suspension of the Tōhoku-Hokkaido Shinkansen, some students from six prefectures in the Tohoku region were unable to take entrance exams administered by some private universities at the designated venues. [80] They estimate his time of death at just after 23:07 local time on 13 February. [26] Moment tensor solutions indicate that slip occurred either on a moderately dipping fault striking to the south, or a moderately dipping fault striking to the north-northeast, consistent with the east-west oriented compression expected in this region. [93] The main shrine itself was not damaged and therefore reservations for normal shrine affairs carried on. A 100-meter-long (330 ft) section of the fishing port in the city experienced vertical displacement of up to 10 centimeters (3.9 in). Exams were originally held on the 15th and 16th of February. 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IANS Tokyo Published on: May 14, 2021 13:47 IST February 14, 2021 Editor 0 Comments 2021, daiichi, earthquake, fukushima. [84], Another landslide in Nihonmatsu partially buried the Ebisu Circuit, a race track located along the slopes of a mountain. [98] This additional damage may cause further implications in the decommissioning process of the nuclear power plant which is expected within several decades. This subduction zone is capable of producing megathrust earthquakes with magnitudes greater than 8.5, as seen in the historical records. Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits off the coast of Fukushima in Japan 02/17/2021 / By Virgilio Marin Radiation at “safe levels” near Fukushima, but experts … Thirty-two houses, two in Miyagi and 30 in Fukushima prefectures were totally destroyed by the earthquake. [110], Keio University said that students affected by the interruption of service along the Tōhoku Shinkansen would be able to sit for exams conducted by the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Letters on March 9. On 9 March 2021, ahead of the 10-year anniversary, a UN report said there had been "no adverse health effects" documented among Fukushima residents directly related to … The earthquake occurred less than a month before the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that led to a meltdown at three nuclear units of Fukushima … Subsequent inspections the next day also showed no unusual changes to radiation level and the nuclear alert order was rescinded at 2:00 pm on 14 February. The 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the country's east coast at 11:07 p.m. Saturday. A 7.0 preliminary magnitude earthquake has struck Japan off the coast of Ishinomaki, a city located just 65 miles (104 km) from Fukushima, the site of a devastating 9.0 magnitude quake … [5], Footage and images circulating online suggest that minor damage including broken glass and collapsing facades were caused by the shaking. [12] The earthquake itself has been considered an aftershock of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake which had occurred almost ten years prior.[13]. the US imports the fukushima fish. The earthquake created a series of tsunamis, the largest estimated to be over 100 feet, that swept ashore. The 2011 Tohoku earthquake was at a depth of 32 km and the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami was at a depth of 30 km. The quake came nearly a decade after an earthquake and tsunami killed over 18,000 people. Class I LPGM will result in people feeling the slight shaking and may feel startled, and hanging items like lamps and window blinds will move significantly. [76] A non-destructive 20 cm tsunami was observed at a port in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture at 01:44 local time on 14 February. Observed JMA seismic intensity of the 2021 Mw 7.1 Fukushima Earthquake. Class III LPGM results in people finding it hard to stand, fixtures on casters will move about and unsecured furniture may fall over and partition walls will crack. [94], According to the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), there were no abnormalities or changes in radiation levels detected immediately after the earthquake. At least 95 others in the prefecture also had less serious trauma. [30] At the same location, the maximum peak acceleration caused by the earthquake was recorded at 1,432 gals, far exceeding the 980 gals and 1,362 gals recorded in Mashiki, Kumamoto during the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes which were assigned Shindo 7.[31]. 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