Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

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April 2026

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BBC News - World22h ago

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Japan is currently under a tsunami warning after a significant earthquake struck the country's east coast. The quake, which was followed by a series of aftershocks, prompted authorities to issue a warning for coastal regions and riverside areas. A tsunami alert was initially issued, but it was later downgraded and eventually removed shortly before midnight local time. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that tsunami waves were expected to hit repeatedly, urging people to evacuate immediately from safe ground until the warning was lifted. Local authorities have taken precautions, including using loudspeakers in neighborhoods to warn residents and allowing office workers to leave early. No major damage or injuries have been reported so far.

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Fox News - WorldYesterday

Massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Monday afternoon, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami alert. The earthquake occurred off the Sanriku coast at a depth of approximately 6 miles. Tsunami waves were detected, with a 2.6-foot wave at Kuji port and a 1.3-foot wave at another port in the Iwate prefecture. Non-binding evacuation advisories were issued for 11 towns in the Iwate prefecture, with warnings that waves could reach up to 10 feet. The 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan caused widespread devastation, resulting in over 22,000 deaths and displacing hundreds of thousands.

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Tsunami waves are expected to hit repeatedly.

— Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA)

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100 homes were without power.

— Minoru Kihara, Japan's Cabinet Secretary

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A tsunami warning was issued across part of Japan's east coast.

December 2025

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The Guardian - World NewsDec 8

Japan issues tsunami warning after magnitude 7.6 earthquake

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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Al JazeeraDec 8

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake triggers tsunami on Japan’s northern coast

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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BBC News - WorldDec 8

Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck north-eastern Japan at 23:15 (14:15 GMT), 80km off the coast of the Aomori region, prompting brief tsunami warnings and the evacuation of approximately 90,000 residents. At least seven people were injured, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents to remain vigilant for aftershocks. Bullet train services were temporarily suspended along the north-eastern coast. No irregularities were reported at nuclear power plants, including the disabled Fukushima site. The government has established a response office to assess damage and implement emergency measures in the earthquake-prone country.

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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake has hit north-eastern Japan.

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The quake occurred at 23:15 (14:15 GMT) at a depth of 50km (31 miles), about 80km off the coast of the Aomori region.

— Japan Meteorological Agency

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At least seven people had been injured.

— Sanae Takaichi (Japan's Prime Minister)

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Orders were issued for about 90,000 residents to evacuate.

— Reuters news agency

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No irregularities were reported at the Higashidori and Onagawa nuclear power plants as a result of the quake.

— Tohoku Electric Power