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The Hindu
2026-04-20
Major Earthquake Strikes Off Japan Coast; Tsunami Warning Issued
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake occurred near Japan, leading the Meteorological Agency to issue a severe tsunami warning. Authorities have advised residents in Iwate, Aomori, and Hokkaido prefectures to prepare for wave heights up to 3 meters.
Japan Meteorological Agency warned of a tsunami as high as 3 metres (9.84 ft) in Iwate, Aomori, and Hokkaido prefectures