A significant 'chonky' earthquake struck Ibaraki, near Tokyo, triggering the first early-warning alert in the city in nearly a year. The quake led to the temporary suspension of the Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train lines, affecting transportation in the region. Additionally, a power failure caused a limited express train running near Chubu International Airport to stop on a bridge, forcing 400 passengers to walk to a nearby station. The earthquake's impact was felt across various parts of Japan, with reports of the alarming sound of earthquake notifications and swaying movements on trains. Operations on the Shinkansen lines were later resumed.
What is that high-pitched alarm my phone makes before an earthquake in Japan? https://t.co/VD5WXi5zLw
Easy Japanese news in translation: 3 trains cross over each other at Tokyo viewpoint https://t.co/c61iIdnJr7
Japan’s Joetsu, Hokuriku Shinkansen Lines Resume Operations After Being Suspended by Earthquake Near Tokyo https://t.co/sQNMad5d1c
Japan’s Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen Bullet Train Suspend Operations after Strong Earthquake Hit near Tokyo https://t.co/sQNMad5d1c https://t.co/dt3LSvaBCH
BREAKING: Footage during earthquake in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture of Japan https://t.co/GCAE5lHsM0
I learned about this quake from notifications people on the same train were getting, with that scary warning sound — why didn’t I get any? I didn’t really feel much more than some sways. But I hope everyone is safe. https://t.co/WpVKXjFAIw
I learned about this quake from notifications people on the same train were getting, with that scary warning sound — why didn’t I get any? The train didn’t stop. It’s hard to say if we experienced more swaying than usual. https://t.co/VmisG54KWt
Chonky quake hits Ibaraki, triggering the first early-warning alert in Tokyo in nearly a year. Preliminary data below.. https://t.co/0R4DmxXbJa
Oh, the terrifying earthquake alarm. Felt it, too.
Earthquake warning https://t.co/bJujQx4gUT
Limited Express Running near Chubu International Airport Stops on Bridge due to Power Failure; 400 Passengers Walk to nearby Station https://t.co/HII0N5trdO https://t.co/DPVySIM2bd
Timelapse of the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo https://t.co/Mxqlh4ADjk