News · 20 April 2026

7.4 quake prompts tsunami warning for Japanese coast

People in Japan's north-east coastal areas face tsunami warnings and advisories after a strong earthquake. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit about 100km off the coast of Sanriku, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to act. It registered an intensity of 5+ on Japan's seismic scale and struck at a 10km depth.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 April 2026 at 9:43

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