Japan earthquake mapped: Country on high alert for large quake after tsunami warnings

Japan was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Monday as residents were warned to stay away from coastal areas where 10ft waves were expected. The tremor struck at 4.53pm local time (7.53am GMT) off the northeastern coast of Japan’s Sanriku and 330 miles (530km) from the country’s capital,

Major 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, prompting tsunami alerts

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, measured at a magnitude of 7.7 by the Japan Meteorological Agency. TSUNAMI WARNING: The ea

Strong earthquake hits off Japan’s coast, tsunami advisory issued

A three-meter (9.8-foot) tsunami warning was issued for Japan on Monday after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and the US Geological Survey.

Massive 7.5 earthquake triggers tsunami warnings in Japan, 9-foot waves expected

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, as authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 9.84 ft were expected. The

Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.

Japan eases tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

Two hours after the tremor tsunami waves as high as 80 cm had been detected. A tsunami warning was later downgraded to a tsunami advisory.

What we know about Monday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Japan

Residents in northern Japan faced tsunami warnings Monday after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast.

Major 7.7-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami advisories issued

Authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 10 feet were possible.