"A 7.6 magnitude earthquake rattled northern Japan on Monday. Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said a tsunami alert had been issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate for waves of up to 3 meters (10 feet). The agency said a tsunami of 40 centimeters struck the town of Urakawa in Hokkaido and the port of Mutsu Ogawara in Aomori."
"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). Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said government had set up an emergency task force to assess the extent of damage. "We are putting people's lives first and doing everything we can," she said. Japan is situated in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for its high levels of seismic activity"
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Aomori prefecture with an epicentre about 80 km offshore and a depth near 50 km. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami alerts for Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate, warning of waves up to 3 meters and recording 40-centimeter tsunamis at Urakawa and Mutsu Ogawara. The national government established an emergency task force to assess damage and prioritize public safety. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized putting people's lives first and taking all possible measures. Japan's position on the Pacific Ring of Fire contributes to frequent seismic and volcanic hazards.
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