A powerful earthquake struck offshore along Japan’s northern coast near Aomori and Hokkaido just moments ago.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami alert, warning that water surges could reach up to 3 meters (about 10 feet) along parts of the northeastern coast.
Latest headlines (courtsey of Bloomberg):
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Tohoku Electric: 800 buildings without power after Japan quake
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Some Tohoku Shinkansen service halted after Japan quake (Kyodo)
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Japan regulator: No issues found at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant
Good news on the nuclear power front:
- No issues at Fukushima and Higashidori nuclear plants: Kyodo
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