A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan on April 20, prompting tsunami warnings and emergency evacuations across parts of the country’s Pacific coastline, according to Japanese authorities.
The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5, occurred at around 4:53 p.m. local time off the coast of Sanriku at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said in an official update issued at 5:08 p.m. local time.
The JMA issued tsunami warnings for multiple regions, including the Pacific coastlines of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures. Advisories were also extended to Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, reflecting concerns about widespread coastal impact….
Powerful Earthquake off Northern Japan Triggers Tsunami Warnings, Evacuations
