Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.6 and 5.5 struck near misawa and hachinohe, prompting a tsunami advisory from japan meteorological agency. A tsunami warning was issued for northeastern japan after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake off the coast. A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northern japan on monday.
A mourner places flowers on a pile outside Buckingham Palace on Aug. 31
The quake occurred at 23:15 (14:15. Japan issues tsunami alert after magnitude 7.6 earthquake the tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of hokkaido, aomori and iwate, after the quake jolted a large. Viral videos showed shaking chandeliers and vehicles shaking.
A powerful magnitude earthquake has hit off the northeastern coast of japan, with officials warning tsunami waves could hit the country.
Tsunami advisories have been lifted for the pacific coastline in northern japan.
