Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines have given out tsunami alerts following a big earthquake that happened in Taiwan on Tuesday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has said that tsunami warnings are in place for the coastal regions of the country.
Taiwan had a 7.5 magnitude earthquake at 8:58 a.m. on Apr. 3, 2024, with a depth of about 35 kilometers, or 21 miles, as reported by The Associated Press. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that there have been small changes in sea level detected on the southern side of Japan.
JMA advised residents in areas around Okinawa Island, Miyakojima Island, and Yaeyama Island to evacuate right away, cautioning that waves could reach 9.8 ft high.
“Tsunami waves are approaching the coasts. Evacuate as quickly as possible. Waves can hit repeatedly. Continue to evacuate until all warnings are lifted,” JMA said, first reported by Al Jazeera.
The Philippines’ seismology agency said coastal areas are expected to experience high tsunami waves, as reported by the outlet. Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines have issued tsunami warnings following a major earthquake that hit Taiwan on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said tsunami warnings are in effect for coastal regions of the country. Taiwan experienced a 7.5 magnitude earthquake at 8:58 a.m. on Apr. 3, 2024. The depth was about 35 kilometers, or 21 miles,… by Al Jazeera.
The Philippines’ seismology agency said coastal areas are expected to experience high tsunami waves, the outlet reported.
