- A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Sanriku coast at 4.53pm local time, triggering tsunami warnings for the eastern coastline.
- Tsunami waves of up to three metres are anticipated in parts of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures, with initial waves already recorded in Iwate.
- Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, established an emergency task force and urged residents in the affected areas to evacuate to safety.
- The UK Foreign Office has not issued new travel advice for Japan, though its general guidance highlights the country's location in a major earthquake zone.
- While most flights to and from Japan are operating as scheduled, bullet train services between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori have been suspended.
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