Japan Hit By 7.4 Earthquake, Tsunami Warning Issued

#Japan quake:
- Magnitude 7.3
- Off coast of Fukushima
- No major damage
- Tsunami warninghttps://t.co/3Dty2XwhNn pic.twitter.com/23NUaKOEub
— Bloomberg (@business) November 22, 2016

Honshu, Japan was hit by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake at 5:59 a.m. local time on Nov. 22, Tuesday. Residents of the Fukushima and Miyagi Prefecture are urged to flee the coastal in fear of a possible tsunami.

According to Japan Meteorological Agency, a tsunami warning is in effect for the Fukushima and Miyagi Prefecture after the initially recorded 7.3-magnitude earthquake. The depth of the quake was recorded to be at 10 km. The subsequent aftershocks of 5.4 and 4.8 magnitudes and more aftershocks are expected within the next hours and incoming days.

The agency also mentioned that a possible of 3 to 10 feet tsunami waves are possible after the powerful Japan Earthquake 2016. Residents are to evacuate coastal regions and riverside areas to a higher ground or an evacuation building, the agency said. Local TV stations are broadcasting Japan Tsunami alters and updates. They are also urging people not to go back to their homes until further notice. They reminded people of the number of casualties from the Japan Earthquake 2011 where people returned to their homes in believing the tsunami has stabilized.

NHK reported that tsunami waves are spotted in Miyagi, Sendai. The biggest waves were as high as 4.6 feet, but no damage has been reported yet. Onahama Port have reported experiencing two-foot tsunami in their area, while 3-foot waves can be seen at Soma. However, officials are warning the residents that the wave could rise up to 10 feet in the incoming minutes or hours. Residents are advised to remain clear of these areas and stay at a safer place until the tsunami alert has been lifted by the officials.

A cooling system at Fukushima Daini nuclear plant has halted briefly during the earthquake, according to NHK. Tokyo Electric Power Company the cooling system is now back in operation. They are still investigating the cause of the momentary break in their system. However, the operator of the plant stated that there is no immediate danger from a rising temperature in the nuclear power plant.