Magnitude 7.2 Quake Strikes Off Japan, Triggers Tsunami Alert

A powerful earthquake struck offshore along Japan's northern coast near Aomori and Hokkaido just moments ago.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami alert, warning that water surges could reach up to 3 meters (about 10 feet) along parts of the northeastern coast.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters that citizens in the affected areas must continue moving to higher ground following the magnitude 7.2 earthquake.

#BREAKING: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urges Japanese citizens to continue evacuating to higher ground following the powerful M7.6 earthquake. https://t.co/uWNYN0XU1c pic.twitter.com/LZqskGa6FP

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Good news on the nuclear power front: 

• No issues at Fukushima and Higashidori nuclear plants: Kyodo

Meanwhile...

地震エグかった！
めっちゃ揺れたよ
揺れも長かった！！ pic.twitter.com/KCDS2uAkT8

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Tsunami warning siren sounding after the M7.6 earthquake hits Japan pic.twitter.com/XPFt0YIZX0

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#Tsunami The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude of 7.6.
A tsunami warning has been issued for the northeast coast of Japan, specifically in the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.
Authorities have warned of a possible tsunami wave height of up to 3 meters. pic.twitter.com/Uvl8u51Q4u

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