Powerful Earthquake off Northern Japan Triggers Tsunami Warnings, Evacuations
By Evgenia Filimianova
Published on April 20, 2026.
A powerful earthquake off the northern coast of Japan has triggered tsunami warnings and evacuations, prompting a significant response to the potential waves and aftershocks. The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5, occurred at around 4:53 p.m. local time off the coast of Sanriku. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an official update on the situation at 5:08 p.
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