The Latest Breaking News from Japan

A powerful offshore earthquake rattled northern Japan late Monday, triggering tsunami warnings, injuring dozens, and prompting authorities to issue an unprecedented advisory for a possible "megaquake" in the days ahead.

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Japanese authorities say a megaquake could cause a devastating tsunami to strike eastern coastal areas of Japan

Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island

Japan is asking those in affected areas to be on high alert for at least a week

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Japan is assessing damage and monitoring aftershocks after a 7.5 magnitude offshore earthquake caused minor injuries and light structural impacts.

Japan is shaken by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake off Aomori Prefecture, triggering tsunami alerts and mass evacuations while authorities report injuries but no major nuclear or infrastructure damage.

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