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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

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

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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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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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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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Cabinet Office hold a press conference at the agency in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Cabinet Office hold a press conference at the agency in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Cabinet Office hold a press conference at the agency in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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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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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo shows the damaged wall of a building in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo shows the damaged wall of a building in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Workers remove broken glass from a restaurant in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo shows broken windows of a building in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A collapsed road is pictured in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Workers clean up inside a commercial facility in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Workers clean up inside a commercial facility in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A worker cleans up inside a commercial facility in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo shows a car damaged by a fallen signboard in Mutsu in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo shows a car damaged by a fallen signboard in Mutsu in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A building's outer wall lies collapsed in Mutsu in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed road in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following a strong earthquake that struck the region the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed road in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following a strong earthquake that struck the region the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A government disaster response meeting is held at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, following a powerful earthquake that hit northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Japanese disaster management minister Jiro Akama (C) speaks during a disaster response meeting with relevant ministries at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, following a powerful earthquake that hit northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed road in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following a strong earthquake that struck the region the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo taken in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, shows expressway signage in Chitose, Hokkaido, informing drivers of a road closure following a powerful earthquake.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo taken in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, shows expressway signage in Chitose, Hokkaido, informing drivers of a road closure following a powerful earthquake.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Office items lie scattered on the floor of Kyodo News' Hakodate bureau in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, shortly after a powerful earthquake struck the region.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Office items lie scattered on the floor of Kyodo News' Hakodate bureau in Hakodate, Hokkaido, in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, shortly after a powerful earthquake struck the region.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2025, shortly after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.