JAKARTA - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that there was no disruption to Japanese nuclear facilities after a strong earthquake and tsunami warning occurred on Monday (20/4).
In the upload on the X platform, IAE said that it received information from Japanese authorities until 08.16 UTC (15.00 WIB) that there were no abnormalities at nuclear facilities in the affected areas.
Meanwhile, Japanese Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara also confirmed that there was no emergency situation at nuclear power plants (NPPs) or other nuclear facilities due to the earthquake and potential tsunami.
"We have not received reports of emergency conditions at nuclear facilities near the epicenter," Kihara told reporters, as reported by ANTARA from Sputnik/RIA Novosti, Tuesday, April 21.
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The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the earthquake occurred in the northeastern region of Honshu Island, Monday, specifically around Aomori and Iwate Prefectures.
The magnitude of the earthquake was then updated from 7.5 to 7.7, and the depth was revised from 10 kilometers to 18 kilometers.
NHK reported that a tsunami was detected in the sea and moving towards the coastal areas of Aomori and Iwate.
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