Magnitude 7.2 Quake Strikes Off Japan, Triggers Tsunami Alert

A powerful earthquake struck offshore along Japan’s northern coast near Aomori and Hokkaido just moments ago.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami alert, warning that water surges could reach up to 3 meters (about 10 feet) along parts of the northeastern coast.

Latest headlines (courtsey of Bloomberg):

• Tohoku Electric: 800 buildings without power after Japan quake

• Some Tohoku Shinkansen service halted after Japan quake (Kyodo)

• Japan regulator: No issues found at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant

Good news on the nuclear power front: 

• No issues at Fukushima and Higashidori nuclear plants: Kyodo

Meanwhile…

地震エグかった！
めっちゃ揺れたよ💦
揺れも長かった！！ pic.twitter.com/KCDS2uAkT8

— くまた (@kumadayokuma3) December 8, 2025

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