Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest

People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magnitude occurred off the coast of Sanriku

Those living near the coastal areas of Japan where the tsunami is expected to hit are advised to evacuate immediately, Japanese broadcaster NHK has reported.

In a warning, it said:

Tsunami waves are approaching the coasts. Evacuate as quickly as possible. Waves can hit repeatedly. Continue to evacuate until all warnings are lifted.

If you are in the affected areas, keep away from coasts and river mouths which could overflow. Continue to evacuate until all advisories are lifted.

People in the affected areas must evacuate immediately. Escape to a higher, safe location right away.The time of the tsunami’s arrival is just an estimate.

Waves could actually arrive sooner or later. Continue to evacuate as long as the warning is in place.

An undersea earthquake of magnitude 7.5 has occurred at 5:52 PM AEST on Monday

20 April 2026 near OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU, JAPAN.