Japan Lifts All Tsunami Warnings After M7.5–7.6 Earthquake Off Aomori Prefecture

 



 

  • On December 8, 2025, at around 23:15 JST, a magnitude 7.5–7.6 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture, Japan, prompting tsunami warnings for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures.
  • The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) initially warned of possible tsunami waves up to 3 meters high, leading to evacuation orders for approximately 90,000 residents.
  • Observed tsunami waves reached up to 70 cm (about 2.3 feet) at several ports, with no reports of major damage from the tsunamis.
  • All tsunami warnings and advisories were fully lifted on the morning of December 9, 2025 (around 06:20–06:30 JST).
  • The X post from
    @wni_jp
    (Weathernews) announces this full cancellation of tsunami alerts following the quake.
  • It quotes an earlier post about the JMA issuing a "Hokkaido-Sanriku Offshore Subsequent Earthquake Advisory," noting an elevated (though still low, around 1%) risk of a larger (M8+) follow-up earthquake in the region over the next week or so, urging continued preparedness.
  • The attached map image likely highlights the previously affected coastal areas (in blue or similar) to indicate that alerts have been cleared.
  • Weathernews emphasizes ongoing daily preparation for earthquakes and tsunamis.
This event caused some injuries (around 23 reported, mostly minor) and minor disruptions, but no widespread severe damage or fatalities were reported. The advisory for potential stronger aftershocks remains in place as a precautionary measure.

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