Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency & Minoru Kihara

Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency: Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency reported the earthquake's magnitude, issued tsunami alerts and advisories, and cautioned about possible aftershocks and increased risk of a megaquake.

Minoru Kihara: Minoru Kihara, Chief Cabinet Secretary, urged residents to seek higher ground, reported power outages, and confirmed safety checks at nuclear power plants.

Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency: The Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency measured the tsunami waves, lifted advisories, and cautioned about potential aftershocks and increased risk of future quakes along Japan's northeastern coast.

Minoru Kihara: Minoru Kihara, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, reported on power outages and train suspensions following the earthquake.

Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency: The Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency reported the earthquake, downgraded its magnitude, and issued tsunami warnings, later lifting them. It also warned of potential aftershocks.

Minoru Kihara: Minoru Kihara, a government spokesman, confirmed one blaze at a house following initial reports of several fires.

Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency: The Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency reported the earthquake's epicenter and confirmed no tsunami damage was expected beyond slight sea level changes.

Minoru Kihara: Minoru Kihara, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, announced the government's establishment of an emergency team for information gathering and disaster relief operations.

Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency: Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings and advisories, detected tsunami waves, and cautioned about potential aftershocks, playing a crucial role in public safety and information dissemination.

Minoru Kihara: Minoru Kihara, Japan's top government spokesman, provided an initial assessment of the situation, stating no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.