A strong earthquake of Shindo 6 on the Japanese scale rattled Japan, but the Oma Nuclear Plant stands resilient, remaining operational despite the tremors. The plant, located in the Oma town of Aomori Prefecture, reportedly did not suffer any significant damage or disruption to its services. The event reinforces Japan's ongoing commitment to stringent safety measures and disaster readiness in relation to its nuclear power plants, given the country's susceptibility to seismic activity.

Awareness and readiness for earthquakes are very much ingrained in Japan, following its long history of seismic activity. Issues involving nuclear power plants, particularly following the Fukushima disaster, also hold significant importance. Public attention focuses on the safety protocols and resilience of these plants following such events. Legally, nuclear plants are required to uphold strict safety standards, with an emphasis on earthquake resistance.

Unlike Japan, the US and EU do not experience frequent strong earthquakes, hence the issues around nuclear power plants in response to seismic activity are not as significant. However, they do have rigorous safety standards for nuclear power plants, including provisions for natural disasters. Following Japan's Fukushima disaster, safety regulations worldwide have been reviewed and updated.