Japan commemorated the 13th anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that led to a nuclear meltdown in Fukushima prefecture. The catastrophic 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami, which struck on March 11, 2011, claimed the lives of approximately 20,000 individuals and displaced thousands from their homes in Miyagi, Iwate, and Fukushima prefectures.
On the anniversary, a minute of silence was observed at 2:46 p.m., the exact time the earthquake hit. Across Japan, people paused to pay their respects. In various locations, memorial events were held to honor the victims and show solidarity with the affected communities.
