Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 13, 2025, 07:41 PM
Japan Earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 was recorded on Japan's Kyushu Island on Monday night. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the tremors were felt in southwestern Japan at 9:19 pm local time. After the earthquake, a tsunami warning has been issued for the surrounding areas. However, so far there has been no news of any loss of life or property.Earthquake epicenter and impactThe epicenter of the earthquake was located in Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu. This island is one of Japan's largest and densely populated islands. Japanese authorities have appealed to citizens to be vigilant and follow the tsunami alert. There is a possibility of high sea waves in Kyushu and surrounding areas.Earthquakes are nothing new in Japan. This country is located in an earthquake-prone region, where small and big tremors often occur. But this earthquake of magnitude 6.9 is the second major earthquake of this year. Earlier, a devastating earthquake also occurred in Tibet.7.1 magnitude earthquake in TibetEarlier, on January 7, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in Tibet, killing 126 people. This earthquake wreaked havoc in many areas of Tibet. According to reports, about 188 people were injured and more than 30,000 people were evacuated to safer places. The maximum damage was done in the Shigatse region, where 3,609 buildings collapsed.The earthquake in Tibet not only took the lives of people but also completely destroyed the infrastructure there. Many people went missing. Apart from Tibet, the tremors were also felt in Nepal, Bhutan and northern parts of India.Reasons for earthquake in JapanJapan is a country very sensitive to earthquakes. The main reason for this is its geographical location. Japan is located in the Ring of Fire region of the Pacific Ocean. In this region, the tectonic plates of the Earth constantly collide with each other, due to which earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are common occurrences here. The Ring of Fire is considered to be the most active seismic zone in the world.If we look at the history of earthquakes in Japan, there have been many major earthquakes here, which have caused massive destruction. Especially the tsunami that came after the earthquake in 2004 took the lives of thousands of people and left millions homeless. The memory of that incident is still fresh in the minds of the Japanese.Japan's preparations to avoid earthquakesJapan has made many improvements in its technology and building construction to deal with frequent earthquakes. The buildings here are designed in such a way that they can withstand earthquake tremors. Flexible foundation is used in building construction, which absorbs the force coming from different directions.Due to earthquake resistant techniques, buildings in Japan are often seen swinging during earthquakes, but do not fall. Due to these techniques, the loss of life and property in Japan has reduced to a great extent. This model of Japanese engineering has become an example for the whole world.ConclusionThe 6.9 magnitude earthquake on Japan's Kyushu Island is the second major earthquake this year. Although there is no news of any major damage so far, the administration is alert in view of the tsunami warning. In an earthquake-prone country like Japan, strong technical measures have been taken to avoid earthquakes. Despite this, the danger of earthquake remains at all times. Looking at the geological situation of Japan, it would not be wrong to say that the people here are always ready to deal with this natural disaster.