International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 8 April 2011 (15:00 UTC)

Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–8 April 2011 – UPDATE 15:00 UTC.

Presentation:  → Summary of Reactor Status

On Friday, 8 April 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan:

1. Earthquake of 7 April

The IAEA confirms that an earthquake occurred in Japan at 14:32 UTC, 7 April. The IAEA International Seismic Safety Centre has rated it as a 7.1 magnitude, revised from an initial 7.4 magnitude. The epicenter…