Magnitude 7.6 earthquake triggers tsunami on Japan’s northern coast

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 8, 2025 at 03:33 PM

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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's northeast region on December 8, 2025, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuation orders. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that a tsunami as high as three meters could hit the northeastern coast, and a 40cm tsunami was observed at Mutsu Ogawara and Urakawa ports. Tsunami warnings were issued for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures. Several injuries were reported at a hotel in Hachinohe, Aomori. Train services were suspended, and nuclear power plants were undergoing safety checks. The government established an emergency task force to assess the damage, prioritizing the safety of residents.

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Hokkaido ×260% Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) ×370% Sanae Takaichi ×280% Japan ×9100%

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