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Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region. Grouped from 10 articles across 9 sources.

10 reports9 sourcesApr 20, 2026, 2:05 PM
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CBS NewsApr 20, 2026, 2:05 PM

Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.

The Globe and MailApr 20, 2026, 12:40 PM

Japan downgrades tsunami warning after major earthquake off northeastern coast

There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage

The GuardianApr 20, 2026, 9:17 AM

Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest

People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magnitude occurred off the coast of Sanriku There is no tsunami threat to Australia, according to a notice issued by the country’s Bureau of Meteorology. Posted this morning, the bureau said : An undersea earthquake of magnitude 7.5 has occurred at 5:52 PM AEST on Monday 20 April 2026 near OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN. Continue reading...

Fox NewsApr 20, 2026, 8:54 AM

Massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued

A strong earthquake erupted off the coast of the nation of Japan, the Associated Press reported, noting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center indicated the tsunami threat "has now passed."

ABC NewsApr 20, 2026, 1:46 PM

WATCH: Japan shakes and rattles as earthquake hits off coast

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's coast, prompting tsunami warnings.

ABC AustraliaApr 20, 2026, 8:06 AM

Tsunami warning as magnitude-7.7 earthquake hits north-east Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck off the north-eastern coast of Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and widespread evacuation orders affecting around 170,000 people.

Financial TimesApr 20, 2026, 11:42 AM

Japan downgrades tsunami warning after strong earthquake

No reports of major damage from waves that hit north-eastern coastline after magnitude 7.4 tremor

DWApr 20, 2026, 9:28 AM

Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake

The 7.4-magnitude quake off northern Iwate prefecture could be felt as far as Tokyo. Residents have been urged to evacuate northern coastal regions ahead of a tsunami.

ABC AustraliaApr 20, 2026, 8:27 AM

Tsunami alert issued after powerful earthquake off Japan's northern coast — as it happened

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake off the north-east coast of Japan triggered tsunami warnings and widespread evacuation orders affecting around 170,000 people. Look back on our live coverage.

Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 9:26 AM

Japan lifts tsunami alert after magnitude 7.7 quake

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team after the strong earthquake.

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