1. A magnitude-7.5 earthquake hit the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture on December 14, 2025, with aftershocks continuing.
2. Japan's Meteorological Agency warns of a possible mega quake along the Japan Trench or the Chishima Trend off Hokkaido, advising vigilance for subsequent earthquakes in these areas.
3. A tsunami advisory has been issued for coastal areas from Hokkaido to Miyagi Prefecture following two significant quakes on Friday (magnitude-6.9) and Monday, with observed tsunamis reaching up to 70 centimeters in Kuji Port and 20 centimeters in Erimo Town and Hachinohe Port respectively.
2. Japan's Meteorological Agency warns of a possible mega quake along the Japan Trench or the Chishima Trend off Hokkaido, advising vigilance for subsequent earthquakes in these areas.
3. A tsunami advisory has been issued for coastal areas from Hokkaido to Miyagi Prefecture following two significant quakes on Friday (magnitude-6.9) and Monday, with observed tsunamis reaching up to 70 centimeters in Kuji Port and 20 centimeters in Erimo Town and Hachinohe Port respectively.
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Magnitude-7.5 earthquake strikes Aomori Prefecture on Dec 14, 2025; aftershocks persist. Japan Meteorological Agency issues warning for potential mega quakes along the Japan Trench or Chishima Trend off Hokkaido, urging vigilance for further earthquakes. Tsunami advisory issued for coastal areas
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251214_08/#summary
Date: Dec. 14, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-14
Created: 2025/12/14 14:40
Updated: 2025/12/14 17:20
Last Read: 2025/12/14 17:20