Earthquake in Japan: Magnitude 7.6 Quake Hits Island Nation, Tsunami Warning Issued
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.6 occurred offshore on Monday, December 8, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The earthquake has triggered a tsunami alert for northern Japan. The tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate, after the quake jolted a large part of Japan’s north and east.
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.6 occurred offshore on Monday, December 8, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The earthquake has triggered a tsunami alert for northern Japan. The tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate, after the quake jolted a large part of Japan’s north and east at 11:15 p.m. (1415 GMT). The epicentre of the quake was 80 km (50 miles) off the coast of Aomori prefecture, at a depth of 50 km (30 miles), the agency added. Earthquake Tremors Felt in West Bengal After Quake of Magnitude 5.7 Hits Bangladesh; No Casualties Reported (Watch Videos).
Earthquake in Japan Triggers Tsunami Warning
BREAKING: Tsunami warnings issued for northern Japan, earthquake upgraded to 7.6 - JMA pic.twitter.com/RZkmvFVMot
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7.6 Magnitude Quake in Japan
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