Tsunami Warning Japan Earthquake: Strong Quake Triggers Alerts and Disrupts Transport in Northern Japan
A powerful late-night earthquake shook northern Japan, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue an urgent tsunami warning Japan earthquake alert for coastal regions. The quake struck at 11:15 p.m. off Aomori at a depth of 50 kilometers. Initially estimated at magnitude 7.2, it was later upgraded after detailed seismic evaluation.
Following the quake, tsunami waves began reaching the shoreline. Aomori and Hokkaido reported waves around 40 centimeters, while Iwate recorded up to 50 centimeters. Authorities stressed that larger waves could still hit northeastern coasts and advised residents to stay away from the shore until all tsunami warning Japan earthquake alerts are cleared.
The tremor measured an upper 6 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale in parts of Aomori — strong enough to cause structural damage. The shaking was felt widely, reaching as far as central Tokyo.
In positive news, officials confirmed that no abnormalities were detected at nuclear facilities in Hokkaido or in Aomori, Miyagi, and Fukushima Prefectures. Safety checks, however, are continuing as a standard precaution.
Transportation services were significantly affected. JR East suspended Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train operations between Fukushima and Shin-Aomori to conduct track and equipment inspections after the quake.
The incident follows another major seismic event — a magnitude 7.0 earthquake recently reported in Alaska — highlighting heightened activity across the Pacific region.
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