7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan, prompting the Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency to issue tsunami warnings for waves up to three meters. Tsunami waves as high as 80cm were detected at Kuji port in Japan — Iwate Prefecture. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi established a crisis management team and urged residents in affected areas, including Japan — Iwate Prefecture and Japan — Hokkaido, to evacuate. Minoru Kihara, Japan's top government spokesman, reported no immediate casualties or major damage. Bullet train services were halted, and some motorways were closed. The Japan — Japan Meteorological Agency cautioned about potential aftershocks. Both Tokyo Electric Power Company and Tokyo Electric Power Company reported no abnormalities at their idled facilities, and the Japan — Nuclear Regulation Authority confirmed nuclear power plants were intact. The event highlights Japan's location in the seismically active 'Ring of Fire' and draws comparisons to past major earthquakes, including the 2011 disaster and advisories related to the Nankai Trough.