Japan earthquake: Video shows train and platform shaking intensely during the 7.6 magnitude quake
Authorities called for immediate evacuation in affected areas, emphasizing the potential for more major quakes in the coming days. The quakes caused damages at some places. Bullet trains were halted while highways were closed in affected places. Japanese media captured scenes of people standing near large pavement cracks, and the Meteorological Agency warned of the possibility of additional major quakes over the next week.
A video shared by BNO News the moments the captured by a train passenger when the region was hit by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake. The video shows both the train and signboards on the platform shaking intensely.
Tsunami warnings were issued for Hokkaido, North Korea, and Russia, with Sakhalin placed on alert. South Korea's weather agency advised coastal residents to monitor sea level changes.
Another video shared by BNO News shows people at a restaurant ducking for cover under tables during the powerful earthquake.
A special emergency center was established by the Japanese government to rapidly relay quake and tsunami information for public safety. Japan, prone to earthquakes, previously faced a major quake and tsunami disaster in March 2011, resulting in nuclear plant meltdowns.
Meanwhile, tsunami warnings have been sounded in North Korea, South Korea and Russia.
A Japanese official said that 7.6 magnitude quake to hit the Noto peninsula region in Ishikawa was the highest ever recorded since 1885 when data became available.
Meanwhile, Japan nuclear regulation authorities have said that there is no risk of radio activity leaking from nuclear plants in areas affected by earthquake and tsunami.
