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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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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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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

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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Philippines: M6.9 Quake Leaves At Least 27 Dead, Causes Power Outages in Cebu 3

A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted the coast of Cebu, Philippines, on Tuesday night, September 30, causing power outages and damaging buildings, and leaving 27 people dead and over a hundred injured. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued a Tsunami Advisory, but later lifted it.

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Philippines: M6.9 Quake Leaves At Least 27 Dead, Causes Power Outages in Cebu 4

A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted the coast of Cebu, Philippines, on Tuesday night, September 30, causing power outages and damaging buildings, and leaving 27 people dead and over a hundred injured. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued a Tsunami Advisory, but later lifted it. The video filmed in Cebu City shows people evacuating after the quake.

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Philippines: M6.9 Quake Leaves At Least 27 Dead, Causes Power Outages in Cebu 5

A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted the coast of Cebu, Philippines, on Tuesday night, September 30, causing power outages and damaging buildings, and leaving 27 people dead and over a hundred injured. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued a Tsunami Advisory, but later lifted it. The video filmed in Cebu City shows people evacuating after the quake.

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Philippines: M6.9 Quake Leaves At Least 27 Dead, Causes Power Outages in Cebu

A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted the coast of Cebu, Philippines, on Tuesday night, September 30, causing power outages and damaging buildings, and leaving 27 people dead and over a hundred injured. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued a Tsunami Advisory, but later lifted it.

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Philippines: M6.9 Quake Leaves At Least 27 Dead, Causes Power Outages in Cebu 2

A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted the coast of Cebu, Philippines, on Tuesday night, September 30, causing power outages and damaging buildings, and leaving 27 people dead and over a hundred injured. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology issued a Tsunami Advisory, but later lifted it. This video shows people in Cebu IT Park evacuating after the quake.

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US: Flights Canceled at Maui Airport, Stranding Passengers in Terminal

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands and prompted evacuations from coastal areas. All flights to and from Kahului Airport in Maui were canceled, and passengers were forced to shelter in the terminal.

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US: Hawaii Hotel Guests Evacuated to Higher Floors Amid Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands and prompted evacuations from coastal areas. In O'ahu, hotel guests on lower floors were forced to sleep in the hallway of higher floors for safety.

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Japan: Tsunami Observed in Coastal Areas After M8.8 Russia Quake 3

On July 30, following an earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, tsunami waves reached coastal areas along Japan’s Pacific shoreline. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for wide areas along the coast.

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Japan: Tsunami Observed in Coastal Areas After M8.8 Russia Quake 2

A tsunami warning was issued for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that a high tsunami had been observed off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Tsunami Surges Up River in Miyagi After Massive Quake Off Kamchatka Peninsula

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast triggered a tsunami warning for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast on Wednesday, July 30. A tsunami was observed surging upstream in the Sunaoshi River, which runs through the center of Tagajo City in Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Pacific Coast Under Tsunami Warning After M8.8 Quake Off Kamchatka Peninsula 6

Sirens blared as a tsunami warning was issued for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. This video shows sirens blaring in Mie prefecture.

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US: Heavy Traffic in Honolulu as People Evacuate Amid Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands. This video shows heavy traffic in Honolulu as people evacuate to higher ground amid a tsunami warning.

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US: Honolulu Streets Deserted Ahead of Expected Tsunami Arrival

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands. This video shows the empty streets of Honolulu around 7 p.m., just before the expected arrival of the first tsunami wave at 7:17 p.m.

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US: Long Lines at Gas Stations Amid Tsunami Warning in Kilauea, Hawaii

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands. This video shows vehicles lining up at a gas station in Kilauea, Hawaii.

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US: Man Caught Attempting to Surf Amid Tsunami Warning at Waikiki Beach

This video captures a man attempting to surf in the sea off Waikiki Beach amid a tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami warning for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30.

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Japan: Pacific Coast Under Tsunami Warning After M8.8 Quake Off Kamchatka Peninsula 5

Sirens blared as a tsunami warning was issued for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30.

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US: Hawaii Under Tsunami Warning as Sirens Blare After Russia Quake 3

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami alerts for Hawaii, California and Alaska following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. This video shows tsunami sirens blaring in Hawaii.

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Japan: Tsunami Observed in Coastal Areas After M8.8 Russia Quake

A tsunami warning was issued for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the first tsunami wave was observed in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture at 11:09 a.m.

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Japan: Pacific Coast Under Tsunami Warning After M8.8 Quake Off Kamchatka Peninsula 4

Sirens blared as a tsunami warning was issued for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. This video shows sirens blaring near Yamashita Park, along waterfront in Yokohama.

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US: Hawaii Under Tsunami Warning as Sirens Blare After Russia Quake 2

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami alerts for Hawaii, California and Alaska following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. Tsunami sirens were heard both on the ground and from the air in Poʻipū on the island of Kauaʻi.

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Japan: Pacific Coast Under Tsunami Advisory After Russia M8.0 Earthquake 2

Sirens blared as a tsunami warning was issued for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. This video shows an evacuation announcement near a beach in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, urging residents to evacuate.

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Japan: Pacific Coast Under Tsunami Advisory After Russia M8.0 Earthquake

Sirens blared as a tsunami advisory was issued for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30.

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Japan: M6.6 Earthquake Hits Off Miyazaki Coast, Prompts Tsunami Advisory 4

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that on Monday, January 13, at around 21:19 JST, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of Kyushu Island, Japan, at a depth of 18.6 miles (30 kilometers). A tsunami warning was also issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. A tsunami of approximately 20 cm was observed, and the warning was lifted. The video shows a package shaking during the quake in a hotel room in Miyazaki City.

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Japan: M6.6 Earthquake Hits Off Miyazaki Coast, Prompts Tsunami Advisory 3

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that on Monday, January 13, at around 21:19 JST, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of Kyushu Island, Japan, at a depth of 18.6 miles (30 kilometers). A tsunami warning was also issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. A tsunami of approximately 20 cm was observed, and the warning was lifted. The video shows a car stopped on a bridge in Miyazaki City, shaking from the quake, while an alert blares inside.

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Japan: M6.6 Earthquake Hits Off Miyazaki Coast, Prompts Tsunami Advisory 2

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that on Monday, January 13, at around 21:19, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of Kyushu Island, southwestern Japan, at a depth of 18.6 miles (30 kilometers). A tsunami advisory was also issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. A tsunami of approximately 20 cm was observed. This video shows flowers hanging in front of a flower shop in downtown Kumamoto City, swaying when the quake hit.

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Japan: M6.6 Earthquake Hits Off Miyazaki Coast, Prompts Tsunami Advisory

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that on Monday, January 13, at around 21:19, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of Kyushu Island, Japan, at a depth of 18.6 miles (30 kilometers). A tsunami advisory was also issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. A tsunami of approximately 20 cm was observed. This video was filmed inside an airplane at Kagoshima Airport, located in southern Kyushu.

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US: M4.7 Earthquake Hits Coastal Area Near Los Angeles, California

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Malibu area, shaking Southern California, including Los Angeles, on Thursday morning, September 12. Several aftershocks rumbled the area over the following hour.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Kyushu Triggering Tsunami Advisory 7

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory for the island's east and southern coast and the southern coast of the neighboring island of Shikoku. This video shows overhead signs shaking after the quake at Yakuin Station in central Fukuoka City.

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Japan: Landslide Captured On Camera After Earthquake Strikes Off Kyushu

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory. This video captured a landslide in Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Kyushu after the quake.

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Japan: Bullet Train Service Suspended After Strong Quake Strikes Off Kyushu 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory. Shinkansen (bullet train) services were temporarily suspended due to power outage caused by the quake. This video was filmed on a Shinkansen train heading to Toyohashi Station in central Japan.

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Japan: Bullet Train Service Suspended After Strong Quake Strikes Off Kyushu

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory. Shinkansen (bullet train) services were temporarily suspended due to power outage caused by the quake. This video was filmed inside a Shinkansen train halted near Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Kyushu Triggering Tsunami Advisory 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory for the island's east and southern coast and the southern coast of the neighboring island of Shikoku. This video shows hanging ornaments swinging after the quake at a temple in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture.

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Japan: Shoppers Evacuate From Shopping Mall After Strong Quake Hits Off Kyushu

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory for the island's east and southern coast and the southern coast of the neighboring island of Shikoku. This video shows shoppers evacuating from a shopping mall in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture after the quake.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Kyushu Triggering Tsunami Advisory 3

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory for the island's east and southern coast and the southern coast of the neighboring island of Shikoku.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Kyushu Triggering Tsunami Advisory 4

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory for the island's east and southern coast and the southern coast of the neighboring island of Shikoku.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Kyushu Triggering Tsunami Advisory 5

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory for the island's east and southern coast and the southern coast of the neighboring island of Shikoku. This video shows ceiling lights swinging after the quake inside a restaurant in downtown Kumamoto City.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Kyushu Triggering Tsunami Advisory 6

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory for the island's east and southern coast and the southern coast of the neighboring island of Shikoku. This video shows overhead signs shaking after the quake at Yakuin Station in central Fukuoka City.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Kyushu Triggering Tsunami Advisory

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory for the island's east and southern coast and the southern coast of the neighboring island of Shikoku. This video shows ceiling lights swinging after the quake inside a shopping mall at Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto City.

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Peru: M7.2 Quake Jolts Southern Region 2

A strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru off the coast west of Atiquipa early Friday, June 28. The shaking was felt as far as the capital, Lima, around 600 kilometers away. At least eight people were injured, officials said. A warning of a "possible" tsunami was issued, but the alert was later dropped.

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Taiwan: Big Rocks Line Road In Hualien As Cluster Of Quakes Hit

A cluster of around 200 quakes rattled Hualien on Monday through to Tuesday, April 23. Some of the stronger tremors were also felt in Taipei. The quakes were believed to be aftershocks of the M7.4 (USGS) strong earthquake last April 3.

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US: M4.8 Earthquake Strikes New Jersey 4

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit about 4 miles north of Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, on Friday, April 5, at 10:23 a.m. EDT. The quake was felt across the New York City metropolitan area and parts of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. That makes it the strongest quake on record in the area, at least since USGS data began in 1957. USGS said a light aftershock with a preliminary magnitude of 4.0 struck near Gladstone at 5:59 p.m. This video shows Kick streamer ‘Lil $kam’ reacting when the quake hits during the livestream.

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US: M4.8 Earthquake Strikes New Jersey 5

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit about 4 miles north of Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, on Friday, April 5, at 10:23 a.m. EDT. The quake was felt across the New York City metropolitan area and parts of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. It makes the strongest quake on record in the area, at least since USGS data began in 1957.

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US: M4.8 Earthquake Strikes New Jersey 6

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit about 4 miles north of Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, on Friday, April 5, at 10:23 a.m. EDT. The quake was felt across the New York City metropolitan area and parts of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. It makes the strongest quake on record in the area, at least since USGS data began in 1957. This video shows a YouTuber from the NASCAR Time channel reacting when the quake hits during filming.