🚨 M 7.6 Earthquake near Misawa, Japan - Latest Information Sourced from the USGS and other mainstream reports:
Magnitude: M 7.6
Location: 73 km ENE of Misawa, Japan
Time (UTC): 2025-12-08 14:15:11 (UTC)
Depth: The depth is typically included in USGS reports, but based on the location and magnitude, it is likely a shallow to intermediate depth quake in the subduction zone. Please refer to the latest USGS event page for the precise depth.
Tsunami & Impact Tsunami Warning: The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tsunami Warning for coastal areas near the epicentre in Aomori Prefecture. Reports indicate a risk of waves up to 3 metres. Residents in coastal areas have been strongly urged to evacuate immediately to higher ground.
Observed Waves: Initial reports indicate some tsunami waves have reached the coast, though exact heights are still being confirmed.
Local Impact: The earthquake was widely felt across a significant portion of northern Honshu, including Aomori and Hokkaido prefectures. There are initial reports of strong shaking in cities like Hachinohe.
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🚨 M 7.6 Earthquake near Misawa, Japan - Latest Information
Sourced from the USGS and other mainstream reports:
Magnitude: M 7.6
Location: 73 km ENE of Misawa, Japan
Time (UTC): 2025-12-08 14:15:11 (UTC)
Depth: The depth is typically included in USGS reports, but based on the location and magnitude, it is likely a shallow to intermediate depth quake in the subduction zone. Please refer to the latest USGS event page for the precise depth.
Tsunami & Impact
Tsunami Warning: The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tsunami Warning for coastal areas near the epicentre in Aomori Prefecture. Reports indicate a risk of waves up to 3 metres. Residents in coastal areas have been strongly urged to evacuate immediately to higher ground.
Observed Waves: Initial reports indicate some tsunami waves have reached the coast, though exact heights are still being confirmed.
Local Impact: The earthquake was widely felt across a significant portion of northern Honshu, including Aomori and Hokkaido prefectures. There are initial reports of strong shaking in cities like Hachinohe.
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