Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Iwate prefecture in northern Japan on Monday at 4:53pm local time, triggering a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres. Authorities urged immediate evacuation from coastal and riverside areas to higher ground. No immediate damage reported at ports; the government activated crisis management protocols while assessing impacts.
Key Entities
JapanIwate prefectureMagnitude 7.5 earthquakeTsunami warningJapan Meteorological AgencyPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi