Japan 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan, specifically 80 kilometers off the coast of Japan — Aomori Prefecture, triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters in Kuji port, Japan — Iwate Prefecture. The event injured 23 people, caused power outages in approximately 800 homes, and led to the suspension of Shinkansen bullet trains. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi initiated emergency responses, including safety checks at nuclear power plants like the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant, where a minor water spill occurred without safety concerns. The Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings for aftershocks and an increased risk of a magnitude 8-level quake along the northeastern coast, urging preparedness in 182 municipalities from Japan — Ōita Prefecture to Japan — Hokkaido. Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi mobilized helicopters for damage assessment, and Japan — New Chitose Airport in Japan — Hokkaido saw passengers stranded.