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Home / News / World News / Japan earthquake was aftershock of 2011 Fukushima's quake
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    Japan earthquake was aftershock of 2011 Fukushima's quake

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    Supriya
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    Gaurav Jeyaraman
    Last updated on Nov 23, 2016, 12:26 pm
    Japan earthquake was aftershock of 2011 Fukushima's quake
  • Analysts have stated that proximity of the recent earthquake in Japan to the epicentre of the devastating 2011 Fukushima earthquake makes it an aftershock of the 2011 quake.

    The Tsunami waves from this earthquake topped out at 1.4 meters and the Fukushima nuclear plant has been declared safe and intact.

    Scientists are unsure of how many more aftershocks could reoccur.

  • In this article
    Earthquakes and Japan The Fukushima Earthquake 2011 Nuclear reactors shut after 2011 earthquake Earthquake in Fukushima, Japan Aftermath of earthquake Impact on nuclear reactors Staying on your guard Japan earthquake was aftershock of 2011 Fukushima's quake
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    Earthquakes and Japan

  • Japan lies in an extremely active seismic region that accounts for 20% of quakes measuring magnitude 6.0 or more. Since 2011, it has been struck with earthquakes ranging from 7.3 - 9. The 2011 Fukushima earthquake was the strongest ever.

  • About

    The Fukushima Earthquake 2011

    The Fukushima Earthquake 2011
    Credits:
  • On March 11, 2011, Japan was hit by an earthquake of magnitude-9, the most potent quake on record to ever hit Japan.

    The quake triggered a massive tsunami that knocked-out the nuclear power plant at Fukushima, spilling radiation into the sea and air; it was the world's worst nuclear catastrophe since Chernobyl.

    19,000 people were killed in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.

  • Details

    Nuclear reactors shut after 2011 earthquake

    Nuclear reactors shut after 2011 earthquake
    Credits:
  • Post the 2011 earthquake, all nuclear reactors on the coast were shut down.

    At Fukushima, an exclusion zone exists around the site as radiation levels are still considered toxic for humans.

    After the tsunami in 2011, tsunami defences were rebuilt to ensure that waves would not again cause flooding or damage.

    Despite shutdown of reactors, they are required to be continually cooled.

  • 22 Nov 2016

    Earthquake in Fukushima, Japan

    Earthquake in Fukushima, Japan
  • Japan was hit by a powerful earthquake on early Tuesday morning and according to Japan's Meteorological Service the epicentre was off the coast of Fukushima.

    The magnitude of the earthquake was 7.4 and it originated at a depth of ten kilometres.

    Tsunami advisories and warnings were issued soon after the quake.

    Until now there have been no reports of deaths or serious injuries.

  • Details

    Aftermath of earthquake

    Aftermath of earthquake
    Credits:
  • Thousands of people evacuated and moved towards higher ground and television footage indicated ships were moving out of the harbour after tsunami warnings.

    Japan's famed Shinkansen bullet trains stopped along some stretches and other trains were halted as well.

    Tidal waves measuring 1.4 metres (4.5 feet) were observed around Sendai, about 70 km from Fukushima; smaller waves hit ports along other coastal areas.

  • What happened?

    Impact on nuclear reactors

    Impact on nuclear reactors
    Credits:
  • After the catastrophic 2011 earthquake, all nuclear reactors are shut in Japan; even when shut, reactors need to be cooled down.

    At the Fukushima nuclear reactor, the cooling systems stopped from the impact of the earthquake and there was a slight increase in temperature.

    However so far no change in radiation levels or abnormalities were reported, operations have now resumed.

  • Quote

    Staying on your guard

  • According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii, the tsunami threat had reportedly passed however it stated, "Sea level fluctuations may continue along some coasts of Japan over the next few hours."

  • 23 Nov 2016

    Japan earthquake was aftershock of 2011 Fukushima's quake

    Japan earthquake was aftershock of 2011 Fukushima's quake
  • Analysts have stated that proximity of the recent earthquake in Japan to the epicentre of the devastating 2011 Fukushima earthquake makes it an aftershock of the 2011 quake.

    The Tsunami waves from this earthquake topped out at 1.4 meters and the Fukushima nuclear plant has been declared safe and intact.

    Scientists are unsure of how many more aftershocks could reoccur.

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