Old Video Passed Off as Recent Visuals From the Earthquake in Japan

Internet users have been sharing a disturbing video that they claim depicts people fleeing as an earthquake impedes Japan and its cars being swept away by flood waters. However, an investigation reveals that this video is not recent and has no connection to Japan's recent seismic activity. Dating back to 2013, the video actually shows a tsunami impacting Kamaishi City, Japan. The video, which attributes its footage to photographer Takahiro Yamaguchi, bears a date stamp of 3 November 2011. The same video appears on a verified YouTube channel 'FNN311', uploaded on 13 June 2013 with similar images.

In March 2011, Japan did experience a devastating magnitude 8.9 earthquake along the northeastern coast that induced a large-scale tsunami, causing catastrophic damage. But several misleading videos have circulated online falsely linking to the recent earthquake in Japan. Therefore, it becomes clear that the video is dated and unrelated to Japan's recent seismic activity. If you come across any doubtful posts or information online, you can reach out to authorities to have it verified. It's vital to verify the authenticity of such information before sharing them on social platforms. Don't believe blindly; be a discerning audience as the truth deserves it.