November 21, 2016 – This earthquake is expected to have a medium humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability. [source GDACS]
- Earthquake Magnitude 7.3M, Depth:10km
- 21 Nov 2016 20:59:46 UTC
- 392929 people within 100km
The main impact is projected in the Fukushima province.
Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS National Tsunami Warning Center Palmer AK 110 PM PST Mon Nov 21 2016 ...THIS IS A TSUNAMI INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR ALASKA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA... EVALUATION ---------- * There is no tsunami danger for the areas listed above. * Based on earthquake information and historic tsunami records the earthquake was not sufficient to generate a tsunami. * An earthquake has occurred with parameters listed below. PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS --------------------------------- * The following parameters are based on a rapid preliminary assessment and changes may occur. * Magnitude 7.3 * Origin Time 1200 AKST Nov 21 2016 1300 PST Nov 21 2016 2100 UTC Nov 21 2016 * Coordinates 37.3 North 141.6 East * Depth 6 miles * Location near the east coast of Honshu, Japan