Overview
- Japan's meteorological agency reported a magnitude 7.2 earthquake off the eastern coast of Aomori at about 50 kilometers depth, with tremors felt in Tokyo and maximum shaking of 6+ on Japan's scale.
- A tsunami advisory warned of possible waves up to three meters along the northeastern coast, including Hokkaido and northeast Honshu.
- The Association of Tour Operators of Russia said popular routes and the main flows of Russian tourists were not directly affected.
- Space Travel characterized Aomori as backcountry focused on nature and individual tourism, explaining its absence from standard group itineraries.
- The Russian embassy reported no appeals from citizens related to the quake, and ATOR said key airports continued operating as authorities and rescue services monitored the situation.