Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued
A powerful Magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore at 11:15 PM in Japan, leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents.
Warnings for waves up to 3 meters (10 ft) were issued for the north-eastern coast, specifically the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Tsunamis between 20 and 50 cm (7-18 inches) high were subsequently observed at several ports in the region.
Furthermore, authorities are cautioning the public that "there is a possibility of even more powerful tremors." They also urged attention be paid to the potential for a larger subsequent earthquake.
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- ILEA004968044
- Registered date
- 2025/12/09 14:38:33
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- @yamada_iits via Spectee
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Video Recording Date/Time: December 8, Video Location: Hiyoshi-cho, Hakodate city, Hokkaido, 2025 at about 23:00h
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