Director of Earthquake and Volcanic Engineering Affairs Division at the Japan Meteorological Agency, Satoshi Harada holds a press conference in Tokyo on December 9, 2025, after the magnitude 7.6 quake struck off Misawa on Japan's Pacific coast. AFP
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Firstpost09-12-2025, 06:13

Powerful 7.6 Quake Hits Japan, Evacuations; Tsunami Warning Lifted

  • A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's northern coast, causing evacuations, injuries, and power outages.
  • The quake generated tsunami waves up to 70 cm, leading to a tsunami warning that was later lifted by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
  • Approximately 2,700 homes in Aomori lost power, and Shinkansen bullet-train services were suspended due to the earthquake.
  • Government officials confirmed no abnormalities at northern Japan's nuclear power plants following the tremor.

Why It Matters: Japan's quake highlights the persistent danger of powerful seismic events and tsunamis.

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