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.

The earthquake, centred 50 miles (80km) off the coast of Aomori prefecture, registered as an “upper six” on Japan’s seven-point seismic intensity scale—a level strong enough to make it impossible for people to stand without crawling,

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents.

Northern Japan was hit by a strong quake on Monday night, an estimated Magnituude 7.6 at the most in Hachinohe City of

Parked cars swayed during a magnitude-7.6 earthquake that shook Aomori prefecture in Japan at about 11:15 pm on Monday.CCTV footage captured in Hachinohe and shared by X user @nagisukenone shows two cars rocking from side to side for more than 10 seconds.

A magnitude of 7.6 is significant, as it can lead to extensive damage and loss of life, especially in populated areas. In this instance, Hachinohe City experienced a strong shaking, prompting local authorities to respond swiftly to ensure public safety.