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2026-04-20
Tsunami alert issued after powerful earthquake near Japan
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake occurred off the northern coast of Iwate prefecture, prompting a tsunami alert. Residents are urged to evacuate coastal areas as far as Tokyo could feel the quake's effects.
The 7.4-magnitude quake off northern Iwate prefecture could be felt as far as Tokyo. Residents have been urged to evacuate northern coastal regions ahead of a tsunami.