A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Hokkaido at approximately 3:08
am Japan Standard Time (JST). Train lines in the area are currently
suspended, and all flights at Chitose International Airport have been
canceled. No tsunami warning has been
issued. The region continues to
experience aftershocks and landslides, which may continue over the coming
week. U.S. citizens should notify their
friends and family that they are safe.
Major power outages have occurred and continue across the
Hokkaido prefecture. U.S. citizens in the area should monitor local news and
follow directions from local officials.
At this time the American Embassy is not aware of reports of injured
U.S. citizens. Information on affected
areas is available in English from the Japan Meteorological Agency: http://www.jma.go.jp/en/quake/.
The City of Sapporo as well as other municipalities in Hokkaido
have reported areas where water service is not functioning. We recommend that citizens conserve water
where possible. Citizens may also wish
to maintain a backup supply of water by filling bathtubs, sinks or other
containers. If citizens are without
water, contact local authorities to find the locations of emergency water
supply points or evacuation centers.
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