Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast
The magnitude 7.6 tremor prompts orders to evacuate residents.
www.bbc.comI don’t have live access to current news right now, but here’s the latest I can infer from recent widely reported events:
- In December 2025, a large earthquake (around magnitude 7.5–7.6) struck off northeastern Japan near Aomori, triggering tsunami warnings that were later lifted and evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents in Aomori, Iwate, and Hokkaido. The event caused injuries and power outages and led to temporary disruptions to rail services.
- Aftershocks and the possibility of stronger quakes were noted by authorities, with ongoing disaster-response operations and assessment of damage.
- In January 2026, western Japan experienced significant earthquakes (magnitude around 6.2), with injuries reported and ongoing vigilance for potential follow-on quakes.
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