A tsunami of about 80 cm (31 inches) hit Japan’s northeast coast after a powerful earthquake struck off the region on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said, warning those in the region to remain in safe areas away from the coast out of concern larger waves may follow.
The largest tsunami so far hit Iwate, while Aomori and Hokkaido are also expected to be hit, according to NHK.
The earthquake, which struck just after 4:50 p.m. local time, was centered off the northeast coast of Japan and had a magnitude estimated at 7.4, according to the US Geological Survey.
The tremor ...
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