"The earthquake occurred on April 20, 2026 off the coast of Sanriku, Iwate Prefecture at a depth of 10 kilometers, with a magnitude of 7.7."
"The tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center's latest advisory."
"Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi informed reporters that authorities are doing their utmost to assess the damage and implement emergency disaster response measures."
"Japan's Meteorological Agency reported a 1% chance that a megaquake could take place in northern Japan in the next week following Monday's earthquake."
On April 20, 2026, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Sanriku, Iwate Prefecture, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Tsunami warnings were issued but later lifted. The Japan Meteorological Agency indicated a 1% chance of a megaquake occurring in the following week, affecting 182 cities and towns. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that authorities are assessing damage and implementing emergency response measures. No evacuation orders are currently in place for the affected areas.
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