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Aomori Prefecture
Coverage of Aomori Prefecture in the Nexus archive.
Sanae Takaichiperson2Japan Meteorological Agencyorganization1U.S. Geological Surveyorganization1Minoru Kiharaperson1Tomoko Naganeperson1Hashikamiplace1Sendaiplace1Moriokaplace1East Japan Railway Coorganization1Fukushima Daiichi plantorganization1Pacific Ring of Firetopic17.5 magnitude earthquaketopic1Sanrikuplace1Iwate Prefectureplace1Hokkaido Prefectureplace1Japanese governmentorganization1emergency task forceorganization1
- Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan's coast, causing mild shaking in Tokyo and northeastern regions. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The government's emergency team is monitoring the situation, while railways in the area suspended operations for safety checks.
- Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sanriku, Japan, prompting a tsunami alert. Authorities warn of significant waves in Iwate, Aomori, and Hokkaido prefectures, urging evacuations. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the formation of an emergency task force to address the crisis.