Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:33pm on 20 Apr 2026,Monday International
A powerful 7.4–7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan’s Sanriku coast on April 20, 2026, prompting immediate tsunami warnings. Authorities warned of waves up to 3 meters, though initial waves measured about 80 cm. Evacuation advisories were issued for over 170,000 residents across affected coastal regions. Transport services, including bullet trains, were temporarily suspended as a precaution. While no major damage or fatalities were reported, some minor injuries occurred. Officials later downgraded warnings to advisories but cautioned about possible aftershocks and a heightened risk of another strong earthquake. (PC: Reuters)
