A 7.5-magnitude quake struck northern Japan, triggering a tsunami alert and evacuations.

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on April 20, 2026, triggering a tsunami alert and evacuation advisories for over 128,000 people. Tsunami waves reached up to 80 centimeters, though the threat later passed. Officials reported no major injuries or damage, though aftershocks were expected to continue for a week.