Overview
- Japan’s meteorological agency measured a magnitude 7.2 earthquake off Aomori at a depth of about 50 kilometers.
- Tsunami warnings covered northeast coasts with a forecast of up to three meters, while initial waves measured about 40 centimeters in Aomori and 20 centimeters in Hokkaido.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reported seven people injured as assessments of damage continued.
- The Fukushima Daiichi operator and Japan’s report to the IAEA indicated no deviations at the site, and the ALPS-treated water discharge was paused as a precaution.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency said the short-term probability of a larger “giant” earthquake in areas including Hokkaido and Sanriku is elevated over the coming week.