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Current Situation: Post-Earthquake Update

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  🇯🇵 Current Situation: Post-Earthquake Update A magnitude-7-class earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan late on December 8, affecting areas around Aomori Prefecture and neighboring regions. Widespread shaking was reported across coastal and inland zones. Immediately after the quake, authorities issued tsunami warnings along several prefectures’ coastlines and ordered coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground. Emergency alerts, sirens, and evacuation advisories were broadcast widely. Over the next hours, tsunami waves that arrived at the coast were much lower than initially feared — in many affected areas, wave heights stayed well under one meter. As a result, tsunami warnings were downgraded to advisories , then lifted completely. Preliminary assessments show no major structural damage . There have been reports of minor injuries (mostly due to falling objects and indoor shaking), and a handful of small-scale damages — such as cracked plaster or top...
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  Japan Earthquake on December 8: What Happened and Latest Updates A strong earthquake struck northeastern Japan on December 8, 2025 , shaking wide regions and raising immediate concerns about tsunami risks. As Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, this event quickly drew global attention. Here is a clear and comprehensive summary you can rely on if you are following the recent seismic activity in Japan. Earthquake Overview On the night of December 8, a powerful magnitude 7-class earthquake occurred off the coast of Aomori Prefecture . The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the epicenter was located offshore, at a moderate depth that contributed to strong shaking felt across northern Japan. Residents in Aomori, Iwate, and parts of Hokkaido reported intense tremors that lasted several seconds. Tsunami Alerts and Evacuations Right after the earthquake, authorities issued tsunami warnings , urging coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground. The ...