Japan: 6.7 Quake Hits, 4th This Week; Tsunami Alert Issued

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News18•12-12-2025, 09:50
Japan: 6.7 Quake Hits, 4th This Week; Tsunami Alert Issued
- •Japan experienced a 6.7 magnitude earthquake this morning, marking the fourth significant quake this week.
- •A tsunami warning for waves up to 1 meter was issued for coastal areas including Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi Prefectures.
- •The series of quakes this week includes a 7.6 magnitude tremor on Monday, which injured over 50 people and caused damage.
- •A "megaquake advisory" was issued after Monday's quake, warning of a potential 8.0+ magnitude earthquake in the coming week.
- •No major damage has been reported from today's earthquake, but trains were halted and coastal highways closed.
Why It Matters: Japan's frequent earthquakes and megaquake advisory signal ongoing seismic danger.
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