A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Sanriku, prompting Japan Meteorological Agency tsunami alerts. Waves hit Iwate Prefecture, with evacuation advisories issued, as authorities warned of stronger tsunamis and aftershocks along Japan’s northern coast
Japan issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the northeast. No immediate damage was reported. The tremor followed a 7.5 magnitude quake earlier in the week that caused minor damage, triggered a tsunami and injured at least 34 people.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off southern Philippines, killing at least one person, damaging buildings, and prompting tsunami alerts. Coastal areas evacuated as aftershocks followed. President Marcos Jr. initiated rescue efforts, while smaller quakes also hit Indonesia and Papua New Guinea