Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

An electronic bulletin board in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture shows on April 21, 2026, that the weather agency's "Off the Coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku Subsequent Earthquake Advisory" is in place, alerting people about the increased risk of another strong earthquake following a powerful one that hit northeastern and northern Japan the previous day.

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