Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued
Indian Express·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast at 4:53 p.m., prompting tsunami warnings. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake occurred 10 kilometers beneath Sanriku's seabed. NHK projected a 3-meter tsunami could reach coastal areas. Officials recall the devastating 2011 earthquake that killed 22,000 people.
Key Entities
JapanSanrikuJapan Meteorological Agency7.5 magnitude earthquakeTsunami alertNHKFukushima Daiichi