Northern Japan hit by 7.2 magnitude earthquake DW 12/08/2025
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Northern Japan hit by 7.2 magnitude earthquake  DW  12/08/2025
"December 8, 2025 Authorities in Japan issued a tsunami warning after an earthquake jolted Japan's north and eastern parts. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rattled northern Japan on Monday. Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said a tsunami alert has been issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate for waves of up to 3 meters (10 feet). The JMA said the epicentre of the quake was 80 km (50 miles) off the coast of Aomori prefecture, at a depth of 50 km (30 miles)."
"Authorities in Japan issued a tsunami warning after an earthquake jolted Japan's north and eastern parts. A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rattled northern Japan on Monday. Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said a tsunami alert has been issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate for waves of up to 3 meters (10 feet). The JMA said the epicentre of the quake was 80 km (50 miles) off the coast of Aomori prefecture, at a depth of 50 km (30 miles)."
On December 8, 2025, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake rattled northern and eastern Japan. Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert for Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate, warning of waves up to 3 meters (10 feet). The agency located the epicentre 80 km (50 miles) off the coast of Aomori prefecture at a depth of 50 km (30 miles). Authorities advised residents in affected prefectures to take precautions and prepare for possible coastal inundation. Emergency services monitored coastal areas and stood ready. Further updates were expected as assessments continued.
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