Japan earthquake update: Tsunami warning downgraded, Government cautions on megaquake risk
Mint·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Japan downgraded tsunami warning to advisory after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off its northeastern coast Monday. Initial tsunami fears of three-meter waves reduced to 80 centimeters. No immediate casualties reported. Authorities issued evacuation orders in coastal towns and warned megaquake probability increased to one percent weekly.
Key Entities
Japan7.7 magnitude earthquakeNortheastern coastTsunami warningMegaquake riskJapan TrenchKuril TrenchOtsuchiKamaishiJapan Meteorological Agency