Sanriku Coast

Coast

The Sanriku Coast is a coastal region on the Pacific Ocean, extending from southern Aomori Prefecture, through Iwate Prefecture and northern Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Honshū, which is Japan's main island. The name comes from the historical region of Sanriku, referring to the former provinces of Rikuō, Rikuchū and Rikuzen.

Also known as...

Sanriku-kaigan

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Japan Hit by Major Earthquake

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake off northern Japan has triggered tsunami warnings and evacuations.

Japan issues ‘huge’ earthquake advisory after powerful 7.5 tremor; 80 cm tsunami recorded—top developments Times Of India — Apr 20, 12:23 PM
Japan Tsunami: Evacuation Alert Issued With 10ft Waves Expected Newsweek — Apr 20, 09:30 AM
Earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami warning CBS News — Apr 20, 08:29 AM
Tsunami warnings in Japan after 7.5 magnitude earthquake Channel 4 News — Apr 20, 12:06 PM
Tsunami warning issued in Japan after major 7.5-magnitude quake CBC — Apr 20, 09:09 AM
Live: Japan braces for tsunami after strong quake shakes east coast ABC News — Apr 20, 08:27 AM
Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued The Independent — Apr 20, 10:37 AM
Major 7.5 magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued Sydney Morning Herald — Apr 20, 09:01 AM
Strong earthquake hits off Japan’s coast, tsunami warning issued CNN — Apr 20, 08:25 AM
Japan shakes and rattles as earthquake strikes off coast ABC News — Apr 20, 11:34 AM
Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued ABC News — Apr 20, 08:56 AM
Japan earthquake live: Tsunami warning issued as huge 7.4 tremor hits coast Mirror — Apr 20, 08:20 AM
Japan issues mega-quake advisory following powerful 7.5 earthquake Scripps News — Apr 20, 12:16 PM
A powerful earthquake has struck off the northern Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued ABC News — Apr 20, 08:56 AM
Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued AP News — Apr 20, 08:19 AM
Possible mega-quake on Japan’s northern coast prompts advisory CTV News — Apr 20, 12:01 PM
A powerful earthquake has struck off the northern Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued ABC News — Apr 20, 08:56 AM
Japan tsunami alert after huge 7.4-magnitude earthquake as 10ft waves expected Daily Star — Apr 20, 08:17 AM
Japan issues an advisory for northern coastal areas for a slightly increased risk of a mega-quake ABC News — Apr 20, 11:40 AM
Massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued Fox News — Apr 20, 08:54 AM