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.