【地震発生時の様子】青森・八戸市　北海道・青森・岩手に津波警報 八戸港で30センチの津波観測

This is a scene from Hachinohe City during the earthquake, which registered a seismic intensity of 5-minus. As of 5:08 PM on the 20th, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning. Please evacuate immediately. The areas under tsunami warning are the central Pacific coast of Hokkaido, the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, and Iwate Prefecture. ◆Areas where warning types have been updated: Aomori Prefecture Pacific coast: Tsunami advisory has been upgraded to tsunami warning. Aomori Prefecture Sea of ​​Japan coast: Tsunami advisory has been issued. Tsunami damage will occur. Those in coastal areas or along rivers should immediately evacuate to higher ground or safe buildings. Tsunamis will strike repeatedly. Do not leave a safe place until the warning is lifted. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a strong earthquake occurred off the coast of Sanriku at 4:52 PM on the 20th. The depth of the epicenter was over 10 kilometers. The magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be 7.5. ◆Detailed Tsunami Information by Area The expected maximum wave height and estimated arrival time of the first wave are as follows: Areas where a Tsunami Warning has been issued ・Central Pacific Coast of Hokkaido Maximum wave height: 3m First wave arrival: 5:30 PM ・Pacific Coast of Aomori Prefecture [Updated] Maximum wave height: 3m [Updated] First wave arrival: 5:20 PM ・Iwate Prefecture Maximum wave height: 3m First wave arrival: Estimated to be tsunami in progress [Updated] Areas where a Tsunami Advisory has been issued ・Eastern Pacific Coast of Hokkaido Maximum wave height: 1m First wave arrival: 5:30 PM ・Western Pacific Coast of Hokkaido Maximum Largest wave height: 1m 　First wave arrival: 5:30 PM ・Aomori Prefecture, Sea of ​​Japan coast [Added] 　Maximum wave height: 1m [Updated] 　First wave arrival: 6:00 PM [Added] ・Miyagi Prefecture 　Maximum wave height: 1m 　First wave arrival: 5:20 PM ・Fukushima Prefecture 　Maximum wave height: 1m 　First wave arrival: 5:50 PM ◆About Tsunami Information When a "Tsunami Warning" is issued A tsunami warning is issued when the expected maximum wave height of the tsunami exceeds 1m in some areas but is 3m or less. Tsunamis will strike low-lying areas, causing flooding. People will be swept away by the tsunami current. Those in coastal areas or along rivers should immediately evacuate to higher ground or safe buildings. Tsunamis will strike repeatedly. Do not leave a safe place until the warning is lifted. When a Tsunami Advisory is Issued A tsunami advisory is issued when the expected maximum wave height of a tsunami is between 0.2m and 1m in some areas, and there is a risk of disaster caused by a tsunami. People in the sea can be swept away by strong currents, and aquaculture rafts may be swept away and small vessels capsized. Anyone in the sea should immediately get out of the water and move away from the coast. Strong currents will continue, so please do not enter the sea or approach the coast until the advisory is lifted. ▼TBS NEWS DIG Official Website: https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/ ▼Please subscribe to our channel!    / @tbsnewsdig   ▼Submit information here: "TBS Insiders" https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/tbs-ins... ▼Submit video here: "TBS Scoop Submission" https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/toukou.... #news #TBS #newsdig