Powerful 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Coast of Japan, Tsunami Warnings Issued

Published on: 08 Dec 2025 at 09:08 PM

Published by: Gill Bikram

Powerful 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Coast of Japan, Tsunami Warnings Issued

A strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s northeastern coastline, triggering widespread tsunami warnings and prompting authorities to issue urgent evacuation advisories for coastal residents.

According to official data, the epicenter of the earthquake was located about 70–73 kilometers northeast of Misawa city, at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers beneath the seabed. The powerful tremor was felt across several regions in northern Japan.

Tsunami Alerts Across Multiple Prefectures

Immediately after the earthquake, Japanese authorities issued a major tsunami warning, forecasting waves of up to 3 meters in height for the coastal areas of:

Hokkaido
Aomori Prefecture
Iwate Prefecture

In addition, tsunami advisories were also issued for Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, where residents were told to remain on high alert.

Evacuation Calls for Coastal Residents

Emergency officials urged people living in low-lying coastal regions to evacuate immediately and move to higher ground, warning that tsunami waves could arrive within minutes and pose a serious threat to life and property.

Local administrations activated disaster-response protocols, while emergency services monitored sea-level changes and aftershocks closely.

Japan’s High Seismic Risk Zone

Japan lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world’s most seismically active zones, making earthquakes and tsunami threats relatively frequent. Authorities stressed that continued caution was essential, as aftershocks and additional tsunami waves could not be ruled out.