Aomori
Coverage of Aomori in the Nexus archive.
- A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, causing minor injuries and disruptions but no tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no serious injuries, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported a slightly lower magnitude of 6.9. Some train services were suspended, and schools in affected areas canceled classes.
- Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan's Iwate coast, with no tsunami warning issued. No injuries or damages were reported, and nuclear facilities including Fukushima Daiichi remained unaffected. The quake occurred during morning rush hour and mildly shook Tokyo.
- Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off northern Japan prompted a tsunami alert and a 1% risk advisory for a mega-quake in the next week. The Japan Meteorological Agency and Cabinet Office urged residents to prepare, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized emergency readiness. The quake, near the Chishima and Japan trenches, caused minor tsunamis but no major damage, echoing concerns from the 2011 disaster.