BREAKING: Tsunami warnings issued for northern Japan, earthquake upgraded to 7.6 - JMA

 



 Breaking News (as of December 8, 2025):

  • A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan (Tohoku region) at approximately 4:25 a.m. JST.
  • The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued tsunami warnings for coastal areas of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures, with waves up to 3 meters (10 ft) possible.
  • The quake’s epicenter was about 70 km offshore at a relatively shallow depth.
  • Evacuation orders have been issued for low-lying coastal areas.
  • Early reports indicate shaking felt across a wide area, including Tokyo, but detailed damage assessments are still coming in.
  • Japan’s advanced early-warning systems activated, giving residents seconds to minutes of notice before strong shaking began.
Updates are developing rapidly. Stay tuned to official sources (NHK, JMA) and follow local evacuation instructions if you’re in the affected regions.

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