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After an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 occurred off the coast of Aomori Prefecture in Japan, a tsunami threat appeared, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency on December 12. The potential wave height could reach one meter.
A separate earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck northern Japan on December 8, with tremors recorded off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers. This event generated a tsunami that reached up to 40 centimeters in northeastern Japan and 50 centimeters near Kuji in Iwate Prefecture.
More than 60 people became victims, with many still under rubble. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed the government to cooperate with regional authorities for rescue operations and timely information on tsunamis and evacuation procedures. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara noted that about 800 households had lost electricity.
The Geospatial Information Administration of Japan reported on December 9 that a powerful earthquake off the coast of Aomori Prefecture caused a horizontal displacement of the earth’s crust in the epicenter area by approximately 9 centimeters. The agency stated that preliminary analysis would require additional verification.
As of December 9, the total number of injured had increased to 50.
