Japan issues tsunami warning after magnitude 7.6 earthquake

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Reuters in TokyoDecember 8, 2025 at 04:19 PM

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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori prefecture in northeastern Japan at 11:15 PM local time, prompting tsunami warnings for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned of potential tsunami waves as high as 3 meters and reported smaller tsunamis already observed at several ports. The earthquake, with an epicenter 80km offshore at a depth of 30 miles, registered as an "upper six" on Japan's seismic intensity scale in Aomori prefecture. East Japan Railway suspended some services, and thousands were left without power, but no irregularities were reported at nuclear power plants. Japan is highly prone to earthquakes due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) ×240% Aomori ×350% Hokkaido ×260% Japan ×480%

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