New Delhi. The earthquake of 7.4 magnitude that occurred in Japan on Monday spread panic among the people. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning for coastal areas, according to national broadcaster NHK. The administration has especially asked people living in the coastal areas of Iwate Prefecture and Hokkaido to immediately move to safe places or higher areas. According to officials, waves up to 3 meters high can arise in the sea, which can cause damage after reaching the coast.

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The Japanese government has warned that tsunami waves may come not once, but several times. Therefore, people should remain in safe places until all the warnings are over. It has also been said that waves may arrive before or after the scheduled time and their height may be higher than anticipated.

Advice given to people in affected areas

People in the affected areas have been advised to stay away from sea shores and river mouths, as water there can flood rapidly. Rescue and emergency services are on alert and damage is being assessed. Let us tell you that Japan is one of the most earthquake affected countries in the world. It is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire region, where four major tectonic plates meet. About 1500 earthquakes occur here every year, which is about 18 percent of the total earthquakes in the world.

Earthquakes occur approximately 1500 times every year in Japan.

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It is noteworthy that earthquake is not a new thing in Japan. About 1500 earthquakes occur here every year, which is about 18 percent of the total earthquakes in the world. Although most earthquakes are mild, sometimes major earthquakes can also cause huge devastation. The massive earthquake and tsunami that occurred in 2011 caused huge damage in Japan.

The tragedy, known as the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, left about 18,500 people dead or missing and caused a serious nuclear accident at the Fukushima nuclear plant. At present, the government is keeping an eye on the situation and is appealing to the people to be cautious.

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