General · 20 April 2026
Japan tsunami warning after 7.4 quake off Honshu
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Tens of thousands were told to flee to higher ground after a powerful quake hit northern Japan on Monday afternoon. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for waves up to 3 metres for Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido prefectures. Initial waves of around 80cm have hit the coast. Bullet train services are suspended. The Fukushima Daiichi plant is operating normally.
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