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Magnitude 7.2 Quake Off Aomori Triggers Tsunami Alerts in Northern Japan

Officials report no irregularities at Fukushima Daiichi, Higashidori or Onagawa.

Overview

  • The Japan Meteorological Agency located the offshore quake about 50 kilometers deep off Aomori’s east coast and warned of possible waves up to three meters for Hokkaido and northeastern Honshu.
  • Initial tsunami readings reached 40 centimeters in Aomori and 20 centimeters on Hokkaido.
  • Shaking registered upper 6 on Japan’s seven‑level intensity scale, and tremors were felt in Tokyo.
  • The government and the Nuclear Regulation Authority reported no abnormalities at Fukushima Daiichi, Onagawa or Higashidori.
  • Russia’s embassy and tourism groups reported no requests or complaints from travelers, and operators said popular routes and key airports continued normal operations.