Magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Japan: USGS
According to the US Geological Survey, a strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Japan. Public broadcaster NHK reported that possible tsunami waves are approaching the country's coasts.
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- Published Date: 05:47 | 08 December 2025
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake has struck Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced.
A tsunami as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit Japan's northeastern coast after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 occurred offshore on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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