A significant earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale jolted Japan on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 23.15 p.m local time. The epicenter was located off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture, with the focus at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) immediately issued a tsunami warning following the tremor, urging residents in coastal regions to evacuate to higher ground. The powerful quake was strongly felt across the northern part of Japan's main island, Honshu.
Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage and potential impacts from the seismic event and the subsequent tsunami threat. Further details are awaited as emergency response efforts are activated across the affected prefectures.