Strong Earthquake Hits Japan; Tsunami Alert Lifted
On Monday, a massive earthquake hit Japan, measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale. According to preliminary data, the tremors occurred at 7:45:09 PM (local time) on December 8, 2025.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake began 32 miles deep, with the epicentre 80 km off the Aomori coast.
It also issued a tsunami warning saying the waves could hit the northeastern coast and reach up to ten feet.
However, on Tuesday, JMA lifted the tsunami alert, claiming no reports of any collateral damage.
Japan Earthquake: What Happened
The 7.5 Richter scale quake shook Japan on Monday, causing severe tremors that lasted for more than a minute.
The severe tremors damaged roads and left many suffering from freezing temperatures, which was even worse without power.
Many shocking and scary videos have surfaced, showing the impact of the earthquake on northern Japan. It left 30 people injured on Monday.
In one viral social media video, the newsroom walls are shown shaking violently. It was reported from the office of the broadcaster ABA Aomori Asahi Broadcasting, which showed flying papers off the desks at the Hacinohe city branch.
Watch the video here.
In one of the footage, many crevasses in roads, a large hole in a car, broken glass of windows scattered on roads and pavements.
According to Government spokesman Minoru Kihara, there were reports of several fires, confirming one blaze at a house.
Around 28000 people evacuated their homes following an advisory from authorities. Earlier, the JMA issued a tsunami warning that might reach 10 feet and cause serious destruction.
As a result, thousands of residents were told to visit safer zones.
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However, by the end, the largest waves recorded were around 70 centimetres after several hours, following which the warnings were called off.
A social media user shared a video of tsunami warnings urging Japanese residents to stay alert and evacuate to higher ground immediately.
According to a Reuters report, following the warning, East Japan Railway halted some train services.
What makes Japan Prone to earthquakes?
Following this news of a severe earthquake in Japan, a question arises: what makes this country so prone to earthquakes?
The answer to it is that Japan is indeed one of the most earthquake-prone nations in the world. Hence, it is common to expect the tremors every five minutes.
Regarding the reason why it happens. It is because the location lies within the ‘Ring of Arc’ of volcanoes and oceanic trenches encircling the Pacific Basin.
Hence, it raises the possibility that 20% of earthquakes in Japan have a magnitude of 6.0 or higher, as in the current case of a 7.6 Richter scale on Monday.
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FAQs
Q: What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Japan?
A: The magnitude of the earthquake that hit Japan was 7.6 on the Richter Scale.
Q: When did the earthquake occur in Japan?
A: The earthquake occurred in Japan on Monday, December 8, at 11:15 PM.
Q: Why is Japan so prone to earthquakes?
A: Japan is indeed one of the most earthquake-prone nations in the world. Hence, it is common to expect the tremors every five minutes.
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