Earthquake has impact on Fukushima Daiichi plant
The black star represents the epicenter of the February 13 earthquake. Image: USGS
There has been no off-site impact from the February 13 earthquake that struck off the east coast of Japan near the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) reported on February 19. The earthquake, however, has caused a water leakage from two of the site's primary containment vessels (PCVs).
A nuclear alert order was issued by the plant about 20 minutes after the earthquake, and the water treatment and transfer facilities were shut down. Inspections after the event revealed no anomalies and the nuclear alert order was rescinded on February 14.
The nuclear plant in Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan is now undergoing decommissioning.
