Japan shaken by earthquake for the third time in 4 days, earth trembled with a magnitude of 6.1 in Iwate; people in panic

Japan Earthquake Iwate 6.1 Magnitude: The havoc of nature is not stopping in Japan. On Sunday morning, once again the northern part of the country was shaken by powerful earthquake tremors. Its intensity has been measured at 6.1 on the Richter scale.

This is the third major and powerful earthquake to hit Japan in just four days, which has raised the concerns of scientists and the government to its peak. However, it is a matter of relief that no tsunami alert has been issued after this latest earthquake.

Came to Iwate Prefecture on Sunday morning

Earthquake According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the epicenter of Sunday’s earthquake was the coastal area of ​​Iwate Prefecture. At around 5:21 am local time, when people were in deep sleep, the earth started trembling with strong tremors. The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 40 kilometers from the ground.

According to reports, the intensity of the earthquake was felt in Hachinohe city of Aomori Prefecture. According to initial information, there is no news of any casualty or major loss of life or property in this incident.

Panic due to 3 major earthquakes in 4 days

The series of earthquakes that have started in Japan during the last 96 hours has brought back the horrific memories of 2011.

• On Thursday (June 25), a devastating earthquake of 7.2 magnitude occurred in Iwate province of northern Japan.
• A magnitude 5.6 quake was felt in Yamanashi province near Tokyo and Mount Fuji on Friday night (June 26).
• On Sunday (June 28) morning, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake once again struck Iwate Prefecture.

Friday’s earthquake caused devastation

Even though there is less news of damage in Sunday’s earthquake, the earthquake that occurred on Friday night affected many cities in Japan. At least 6 people were injured in Yamanashi and Kanagawa prefectures.

A massive landslide hit Nakai city in Kanagawa, while concrete walls collapsed in Fujiyoshida. Due to this disaster, electricity was lost in about 2860 houses and many railway services including Bullet Train had to be stopped for hours.

Danger of storm along with earthquake

The troubles for Japan are not ending here. Meteorological Department chief Ayataka Ebita has warned that there is a 10% to 20% chance of another major earthquake in the next two-three days.

Along with this, two tropical storms are moving rapidly towards Japan’s main island Honshu. Heavy rains and inclement weather have created a threat of massive landslides in vulnerable areas affected by earthquakes.

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Aftershocks continue to occur

In view of the seriousness of the situation, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has set up a Crisis Management Center in the PM’s Office. He said in clear words that the first priority of the government is to save human life.
The administration has issued strict instructions to people to stay away from damaged buildings and roads near mountains as aftershocks may continue.