Japan nuclear plant operator may have underestimated quake risks

Tokyo (AFP) Jan 6, 2026
A Japanese nuclear plant operator said it may have presented data underestimating earthquake risks to regulators, as Japan moves to revive nuclear power nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. Chubu Electric Power's Hamaoka plant - located in an area of central Japan at risk of a potential "megaquake" - is undergoing regulatory safety checks, with the aim of restarting two reactors.