'Felt like someone was pushing my desk back and forth': Indian resident shares experience of Japan earthquake

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The 7.6-magnitude quake on Monday that rattled Ishikawa prefecture on the main island of Honshu triggered tsunami waves more than a metre high, sparked a major fire and tore apart roads. Picture- supplied

On New Year's Day, Japan experienced a massive earthquake with its epicentre located on the west coast, raising initial concerns about the potential for another destructive tsunami. In an interview with SBS Hindi, Tanishk Gupta, a recent graduate embarking on his first job in Tokyo, shares his firsthand experience of the deadly earthquake that has, so far, claimed the lives of over 160 people.


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'Felt like someone was pushing my desk back and forth': Indian resident shares experience of Japan earthquake | SBS Hindi