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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Causes Damage in Shimane

A series of earthquakes, including one with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with epicenters in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat. This video shows a landslide triggered by the quake at a residential property in Yasugi City, eastern Shimane.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 4

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 3

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:18 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from this quake.

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[Breaking News]Tsunami advisory issued in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2025, after the agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of northern and northeastern Japan following an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 in the Pacific Ocean off Aomori Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Two People Killed In Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake In Mexico - Mexico City

Two People Killed In Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake In Mexico - Mexico City

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is evacuated from the Treasury Room of the National Palace after the seismic alert was activated by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter in San Marcos in the state of Guerrero, on January 2, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two People Killed In Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake In Mexico - Mexico City

Two People Killed In Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake In Mexico - Mexico City

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is evacuated from the Treasury Room of the National Palace after the seismic alert was activated by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter in San Marcos in the state of Guerrero, on January 2, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two People Killed In Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake In Mexico - Mexico City

Two People Killed In Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake In Mexico - Mexico City

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is evacuated from the Treasury Room of the National Palace after the seismic alert was activated by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter in San Marcos in the state of Guerrero, on January 2, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two People Killed In Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake In Mexico - Mexico City

Two People Killed In Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake In Mexico - Mexico City

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo returns to her press conference after interrupting it due to the seismic alert triggered by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter in San Marcos, Guerrero, on January 2, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Two People Killed In Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake In Mexico - Mexico City

Two People Killed In Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake In Mexico - Mexico City

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo returns to her press conference after interrupting it due to the seismic alert triggered by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter in San Marcos, Guerrero, on January 2, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Taiwan Hit by M6.6 Earthquake Off Northeast Coast, Tremors Felt in Taipei

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Taiwan just off its northeast coast late Saturday, December 27, about 32 kilometers from the coastal town of Yilan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors were felt across the island, including Taipei.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region 5

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region 4

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region 2

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities. This video shows that the tiles on the pillar were shaken off and fell during the earthquake.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region 3

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities. This video captures the shaking inside an elevator during the earthquak

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Taitung

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan at around 5:47 p.m. Wednesday, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration. The quake had a depth of about 11.9 km and shook buildings as far away as Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The video shows a store shelf shaking in Chiayi City, about 130 kilometers northwest of Taitung County.

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Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 14, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, the phrase "The Heart of the World is Bleeding" aptly encapsulates the aftermath of the flash floods that occurred during this period. In the wake of the devastation, residents gathered tree trunks that had been uprooted and displaced from the Leuser Ecosystem, a consequence of Tropical Cyclone Senyar that may be characterised as a "dark harvest." Rudi Putra, the founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum, articulated that the magnitude of this devastation transcends a typical natural disaster; it serves as a poignant indicator of the deterioration of our natural defences against the global climate crisis. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 14, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, the phrase "The Heart of the World is Bleeding" aptly encapsulates the aftermath of the flash floods that occurred during this period. In the wake of the devastation, residents gathered tree trunks that had been uprooted and displaced from the Leuser Ecosystem, a consequence of Tropical Cyclone Senyar that may be characterised as a "dark harvest." Rudi Putra, the founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum, articulated that the magnitude of this devastation transcends a typical natural disaster; it serves as a poignant indicator of the deterioration of our natural defences against the global climate crisis. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 14, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, the phrase "The Heart of the World is Bleeding" aptly encapsulates the aftermath of the flash floods that occurred during this period. In the wake of the devastation, residents gathered tree trunks that had been uprooted and displaced from the Leuser Ecosystem, a consequence of Tropical Cyclone Senyar that may be characterised as a "dark harvest." Rudi Putra, the founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum, articulated that the magnitude of this devastation transcends a typical natural disaster; it serves as a poignant indicator of the deterioration of our natural defences against the global climate crisis. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of strong quake in Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in Japan

A morning market is near empty on Dec. 13, 2025, in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, after the national weather agency warned of the possibility of a strong earthquake striking the region following a magnitude 7.5 quake that jolted Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 8.

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Aftermath of strong quake in Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in Japan

A morning market is near empty on Dec. 13, 2025, in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, after the national weather agency warned of the possibility of a strong earthquake striking the region following a magnitude 7.5 quake that jolted Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 8.

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Aftermath of strong quake in Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in Japan

A morning market is near empty on Dec. 13, 2025, in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, after the national weather agency warned of the possibility of a strong earthquake striking the region following a magnitude 7.5 quake that jolted Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 8.

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Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

A morning market is sparsely attended on Dec. 14, 2025, at a port in Hachinohe, an Aomori Prefecture city hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake on Dec. 8, after the weather agency warned of the possibility of a quake of similar or larger magnitude striking the region within the next several days.

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Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

A morning market is sparsely attended on Dec. 14, 2025, at a port in Hachinohe, an Aomori Prefecture city hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake on Dec. 8, after the weather agency warned of the possibility of a quake of similar or larger magnitude striking the region within the next several days.

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Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

A morning market is sparsely attended on Dec. 14, 2025, in Hachinohe, an Aomori Prefecture city hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake on Dec. 8, after the weather agency warned of the possibility of a quake of similar or larger magnitude striking the region within the next several days.

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Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

A morning market is sparsely attended on Dec. 14, 2025, in Hachinohe, an Aomori Prefecture city hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake on Dec. 8, after the weather agency warned of the possibility of a quake of similar or larger magnitude striking the region within the next several days.

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Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

A morning market is sparsely attended on Dec. 14, 2025, in Hachinohe, an Aomori Prefecture city hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake on Dec. 8, after the weather agency warned of the possibility of a quake of similar or larger magnitude striking the region within the next several days.

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Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Aomori Pref.

A morning market is sparsely attended on Dec. 14, 2025, in Hachinohe, an Aomori Prefecture city hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake on Dec. 8, after the weather agency warned of the possibility of a quake of similar or larger magnitude striking the region within the next several days.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 4

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: M4.9 Quake Strikes Southern Ibaraki, Tremors Felt in Tokyo

An earthquake jolted the greater Tokyo area on Friday, December 12. It struck around 7:05 p.m., with the epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture and an estimated magnitude of 4.9.

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Tsunami advisory issued in Japan

Tsunami advisory issued in Japan

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2025, after the agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of northern and northeastern Japan following an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 in the Pacific Ocean off Aomori Prefecture.

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Tsunami advisory issued in Japan

Tsunami advisory issued in Japan

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2025, after the agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of northern and northeastern Japan following an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 in the Pacific Ocean off Aomori Prefecture.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 3

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 2

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Colombia: M5.8 Earthquake Hits Early Morning Near Santander

A Magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Colombia in the early hours of Wednesday, December 10, at 3:27 a.m. local time. The epicenter was located in the municipality of Piedecuesta, Santander, with a deep focus of 153 kilometers. This deep tremor allowed the shockwave to be felt widely across several regions, including major cities like Bogotá, Medellín, Bucaramanga, and Tunja. Crucially, no damage has been reported so far from the event. The video shows the city of Bogotá with the siren heard in the background.

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RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Leaves Damage to Ancestral Tablet Hall in Aomori

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture in northeast Japan around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and prompting immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders. This video shows damage to an ancestral tablet hall at a temple in Mutsu, northern Aomori, the following morning.

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Japan: Water Overflows From Fish Tank During Powerful M7.5 Earthquake

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture, northeast Japan around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 7

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 8

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 6

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 5

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted. This video shows the damage in Hachinohe city, where water pipes burst, possibly due to the earthquake, flooding the area.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 2

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring more than 20 people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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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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A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the earthquake information displayed on a screen in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 9, 2025. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, with tsunami waves of 40 centimeters having been recorded in areas along the Pacific coast, the country's weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time at a depth of 50 km, measuring upper 6 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in the hardest-hit areas, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Photo by Li Ziyue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the earthquake information displayed on a screen in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 9, 2025. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, with tsunami waves of 40 centimeters having been recorded in areas along the Pacific coast, the country's weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time at a depth of 50 km, measuring upper 6 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in the hardest-hit areas, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Photo by Chen Ze'an/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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