A magnitude-6.7 earthquake rocked Japan’s east coast early Thursday, triggering tsunami warnings and emergency alerts. The quake, detected at 11:44 a.m. local time, struck offshore at a depth of 114 km, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). 🌊
Authorities issued immediate warnings for Aomori, Hokkaido, and Iwate prefectures, with the Japan Meteorological Agency predicting tsunami waves of up to 1 meter. Residents were urged to evacuate coastal areas—a chilling reminder of the region’s seismic vulnerability just days after a larger magnitude-7.6 quake rattled the same area. 🚨
While no major damage has been reported yet, social media footage shows swaying buildings and scattered debris. Japan’s disaster response teams are on high alert, and global seismologists are closely monitoring aftershocks. 💬
This year’s back-to-back quakes highlight the ongoing tectonic tensions along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Stay tuned for updates as rescue operations unfold. 📍
