Earthquake in Osaka

My family and I are OK.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Osaka at approximately 8:00 am JST. There have been three confirmed deaths, and reports of more than 50 other casualties. Train lines in the area are currently suspended. No tsunami warning has been issued. The weather agency has issued a warning against landslides, adding that people should be cautious about possible aftershocks for a few days. In Osaka Prefecture, about 170,800 homes and buildings were without power as of 9:30 am. U.S. citizens in the area should monitor local news and follow directions from local officials. Information on affected areas is available in English from the Japan Meteorological Agency: www.jma.go.jp...

The U.S. Consulate in Osaka continues to operate under normal conditions. U.S. citizens traveling or living in the affected region: please let friends and family know you are safe. Any related inquires can be directed to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo or the U.S. Consulate in Osaka. U.S. Embassy Tokyo Tel: 03-3224-5000 (from Japan), +81 3-3224-5000 (from the US) Email: [email protected]. U.S. Consulate General Osaka Tel: 06-6315-5900 (from Japan), +81 6-6315-5900 (from the US) Email: [email protected].

a reply to: musicismagic

Dig. I guess Chinese girl scouts dont sell more cookies afterall (that other thread wtf).

originally posted by: IgnoranceIsntBlisss
a reply to: musicismagic



Dig. I guess Chinese girl scouts dont sell more cookies afterall (that other thread wtf).

I am confused, ha ha, that's easily done early in the morning. I think I was in the other thread (I came here to ask a question regarding it, girl scout cookies?

a reply to: musicismagic

The other thread started with the OP saying it wasn't easy to find links on the story, which seems a but strange. Is this normal?

Hey guys, you all here are a great people. Just wanted to let you all know that.

www.aljazeera.com... www.cbsnews.com...

a reply to: djz3ro

Oh you just gotta log in via PC and see his avatar LOL

If it wouldnt mean we were in a dystopian nightmare, itd be a kind of awesome to look out your window and see them approaching your front door plus actual cookies.

a reply to: musicismagic

Oh, I am hearing first time.

originally posted by: musicismagic
Hey guys, you all here are a great people. Just wanted to let you all know that.

You're a great person too!

Thank you for being a part of our community!

a reply to: musicismagic

Glad you're safe. Keep us posted.