Once again, Japan has experienced tremors due to an earthquake. Although no reports of any damage have surfaced yet, the occurrence of earthquake tremors in Japan has once again instilled fear among the people. According to reports, the tremors were felt in the Iwate and Aomori prefectures of Japan. The earthquake, which struck on Tuesday, March 2, measured 6.1 on the Richter scale. However, as of now, no tsunami alerts have been issued by Japan’s meteorological department.
The epicenter of the earthquake that occurred on Tuesday, March 2, was in the northern coastal region of the Iwate prefecture
According to information, the earthquake’s center was in the northern coastal region of the Iwate prefecture. As per Japanese media reports, there have been no reports of any damage caused by this earthquake in Japan. Additionally, no tsunami alerts or any other natural disaster alerts have been issued by the meteorological department, leading people to breathe a sigh of relief.
It is worth mentioning that Japan also experienced an earthquake on January 1, 2024, with a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale. This earthquake caused the Japanese coast to shift by more than 800 feet and raised several islands slightly above sea level. As a result, the sea moved slightly away from Japan’s coastline.
Why Japan Experiences Earthquakes
You might be surprised to learn that the occurrence of earthquakes in Japan has become quite common. This is because Japan is located within the Ring of Fire. Most earthquakes and tsunamis around the world occur within this Ring of Fire. Due to the movement of the Eurasian Plate, Indo-Australian Plate, North American Plate, and South American Plate, they collide with each other, resulting in seismic activity. Consequently, Japan is considered a sensitive area in terms of seismic activity.