Six hurt as powerful earthquake hits Japan, megaquake fears emerge
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A warning message appears on a screen from a live feed on NHK with tsunami alert after an earthquake hit northern Japan, in Tokyo on April 20, 2026.
Japan's 7.7 magnitude earthquake
- Japan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one South China Morning Post —
- How to prepare when Japan is under an earthquake advisory The Japan Times —
- Why did a big earthquake strike the Tohoku region again? The Japan Times —
- Japan warns of a slightly increased risk of a megaquake AP News —
- Japan on alert for ‘megaquake’ after 7.7-magnitude tremor and tsunami warnings Irish Independent —