A major concern remains the safety of nuclear facilities, particularly Fukushima, where cooling systems have been severely damaged. A 20-kilometer area around the plant has been evacuated to prevent any risk of radioactive exposure.

Seismologists note that this is the strongest earthquake in modern Japanese history and the most devastating since the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. The energy released is comparable to hundreds of atomic bombs.

Countries including the United States, South Korea, Germany, and Mexico have offered aid. Despite the devastation, local communities are showing resilience, with volunteers helping with relief efforts and donation centers receiving widespread support.