Late Monday night (Japan time), a strong earthquake shook the Pacific waters off Honshu's eastern coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency measured it at magnitude 7.6 (China Earthquake Networks Center reported 7.5) at a depth of 50 km 🌏.
The tremor struck near Aomori Prefecture at around 11:15 pm, and a tsunami warning is in effect for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Authorities are urging residents to head to higher ground and steer clear of beaches 🌊.
While full details on damage are still unfolding, emergency teams are on high alert, monitoring sea levels and coordinating response efforts. Stay tuned for updates as Japan responds to this seismic event.
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Tsunami warning issued after strong earthquake hits off Japan's Honshu
cgtn.com
