A important 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, Japan, late sunday, triggering tsunami warnings for parts of northern Japan. The quake, reported at a depth of 50 kilometers by the Japan Meteorological Agency, prompted alerts for potential 3-meter waves along the central Pacific coast of Hokkaido and 1-meter waves on the island’s eastern shores. Authorities are assessing potential damage and impacts following the tremor, which registered a 6-strong intensity in Hachinohe City.
2025/12/8 22:45（12/8 22:55 更新）
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture, Japan, at 11:15 PM local time on December 8 (10:15 PM Taipei time). The quake, with a depth of 50 kilometers, prompted tsunami warnings and advisories across parts of northern Japan.
The strongest shaking, a 6-strong intensity on the Japanese scale, was recorded in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. This significant seismic event is likely to raise concerns about earthquake preparedness in the region and beyond.
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Tsunami alerts were issued for the central Pacific coast of Hokkaido, forecasting potential wave heights of up to 3 meters. A tsunami advisory, predicting waves of 1 meter, was also issued for the eastern coast of Hokkaido. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1141208
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