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,

Earthquake reported off Japanese coast, should Californians be worried?

While Pacific quakes can often endanger the Western United States coast, including California, the state is not currently under a tsunami warning or advisory. Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@vcstar.com, 805-437-0224 or@ecentenoaraujo on Instagram and X.

Carry emergency supplies for a WEEK, Japanese told amid megaquake fears after 7.7-mag tremor sparks tsunami warning

A POWERFUL 7.7-magnitude quake has sparked fears that a huge megaquake could rock Japan as thousands are evacuated. The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning – with swells of up to 10ft