A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori, Japan, at 11:15 PM local time, prompting tsunami warnings for 90,000 people. Initial predictions indicated a potential tsunami of up to 3 meters, with observed waves reaching 20 to 70 cm. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reported at least seven injuries and warned of possible aftershocks and further tremors. Japan experiences frequent earthquakes due to its location in the “Ring of Fire,” accounting for around 20% of the world’s significant seismic activity.
