A massive earthquake of 7.2-magnitude jolted Japan on Monday evening . A tsunami alert has been issued by the authorities for coastal areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency said maximum three-metre high tsunami is likely to take place.
The quake occurred at 7:45:09 PM (local time) on December 8, 2025, as per preliminary data. With its origination at a depth of 32 miles, the epicentre of the quake was located at 80 km off the coast of Aomori prefecture, as per Japan's meteorological agency. . It originated at a depth of 32 miles, with its epicentre located near 41°N latitude and 142.3°E longitude, off the coast of Hokkaido,
An initial report by Japan’s Meteorological Agency put the magnitude of the quake on Monday at 7.2.It said the earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori and Hokkaido, adding that a tsunami as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit Japan’s northeastern coast.There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the tsunami warning for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate.Multiple social media posts showed ceiling lights swaying as the high-magnitude tremor rattled Japan. Earlier, a strong earthquake shook northern Japan on November 9, briefly prompting tsunami advisories along the coast before officials lifted them several hours later, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The quake, initially measured at magnitude 6.9, struck off the coast of Iwate prefecture at 5:03 PM. It originated at a depth of about 20 kilometers (12 miles). Several aftershocks followed.
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