A powerful earthquake has struck northeastern Japan, causing panic among residents and prompting an emergency response from authorities.
Footage showing the scale of the tremors has been shared on social media, as authorities warn of a possible tsunami and urge people to evacuate coastal areas.
According to available information, the 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck at 4:52 p.m. local time on Monday. Warnings were issued immediately after the quake, warning of possible waves that could reach heights of up to three meters.
A tsunami hits Japan after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
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The most vulnerable areas are Iwate and Aomori prefectures in northern Honshu, as well as the island of Hokkaido. Waves up to 80 centimeters high were recorded in the first hour after the earthquake, but the threat of larger waves is still present.
Evacuations have been ordered in several port cities. These include Otsuchi and Kamaishi, which were badly damaged by the 2011 tsunami. Japan's public broadcaster reports that thousands of people have been asked to evacuate to safer places.
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