Tsunami Alert Issued After Powerful 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan’s Aomori Coast
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 struck off the coast of Japan's Aomori Prefecture late Monday night, triggering immediate tsunami warnings and prompting emergency protocols in the region.
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Japanese television is warning people in northern Japan that there is a very serious risk of a 3-meter tsunami hitting the coast very soon. People living on the coast are being warned to evacuate their houses immediately and head to somewhere safe.pic.twitter.com/1gKfoFjOvM https://t.co/1oK1F1ug6x
— Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸 (@mrjeffu) December 8, 2025
The tremor registered an upper 6 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, which goes up to a maximum of 7. This level indicates extremely strong shaking capable of causing structural damage and widespread disruption, particularly in coastal areas and poorly reinforced buildings.
🚨BREAKING: Footage from Japan during the M7.6 earthquake; Authorities say people near coastline’s need to get to higher ground. pic.twitter.com/XSEMPSTQ8b
— World Source News (@Worldsource24) December 8, 2025
The JMA issued an Earthquake Early Warning and has confirmed that tsunami advisories have been activated for parts of Japan’s northern Pacific coastline, though further details on wave height and affected coastal zones are still forthcoming.
Video: Tsunami warning sirens in Kushiro city in Hokkaido after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit nearby Aomori prefecture.pic.twitter.com/boJAcISf7y https://t.co/QXu1CXR0GX
— Jeffrey J. Hall 🇯🇵🇺🇸 (@mrjeffu) December 8, 2025
No official reports of injuries, fatalities, or significant infrastructure damage have yet been released, but local authorities and emergency services are assessing the situation as aftershocks continue to be felt.
This is a developing story.