10/12/2025
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred at a depth of 50 kilometers (31 miles) approximately 80 kilometers off the coast of the Aomori region. The tremor prompted tsunami warnings, which have since been lifted, with waves reaching heights of up to 70 centimeters (27 inches).
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on the night of Monday, December 8, 2025, leaving at least 30 people injured and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. According to the Japan Meteorological...