Kyushu Electric Power Announces Seismic Monitoring Results for Sendai Nuclear Power Plant for Fiscal Year 2024, Confirming No Impact on Plant Safety
Fukuoka, Japan – August 22, 2025 – Kyushu Electric Power Company announced today the results of its seismic monitoring activities around the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant for the fiscal year 2024. The report, published on their official website, provides a detailed overview of seismic observations and confirms that no seismic activity posing a threat to the safety of the nuclear power plant was detected during the period.
Kyushu Electric Power is committed to the utmost safety and security of its nuclear facilities and routinely conducts comprehensive monitoring of the surrounding environment, including seismic activity. The Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, located in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, is equipped with advanced seismic monitoring systems designed to detect and analyze even minor tremors.
The recently released report for fiscal year 2024 (which typically runs from April 1st, 2024, to March 31st, 2025, in Japan) indicates that all observed seismic events were within expected parameters and did not exhibit characteristics that would necessitate any concern for the operational safety of the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant. The company emphasizes that the monitoring data is rigorously analyzed by experienced geologists and seismologists to ensure accurate assessments.
Key findings highlighted in the announcement include:
- Continuous Seismic Observation: Throughout fiscal year 2024, Kyushu Electric Power maintained continuous operation of its seismic monitoring network in the vicinity of the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant.
- Analysis of Detected Events: All detected seismic events were meticulously analyzed. The analysis focused on factors such as magnitude, depth, epicenter location, and frequency characteristics.
- No Impact on Plant Safety: The comprehensive evaluation concluded that none of the observed seismic activities had any impact on the structural integrity or operational safety of the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant. The detected seismic events were found to be well below the thresholds that could potentially affect the plant’s safety systems or structures.
- Confirmation of Stable Geological Conditions: The results reinforce the understanding of the stable geological conditions in the region surrounding the power plant, based on ongoing monitoring and past research.
Kyushu Electric Power reiterated its dedication to transparency and the open dissemination of information regarding the safety of its nuclear power operations. The company will continue its diligent seismic monitoring and regularly update the public on any significant findings. This commitment to safety and information sharing is a cornerstone of its operational philosophy.
The full report is available on the Kyushu Electric Power Company website for those seeking more detailed information on the seismic monitoring results.
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