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7.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Aomori, Injures Dozens

12/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture, injuring at least 35 people and evacuating 114,000 residents.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a 70-centimeter tsunami at Kuji port, and warnings were lifted by Tuesday morning.
Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi said about 480 residents sheltered at Hachinohe Air Base, and 18 helicopters were deployed for damage assessment.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed condolences and offered assistance as Taiwan monitors the situation.

History

Historical Context

The Great Kanto Earthquake struck Japan on September 1, 1923, with a magnitude of 8.0, killing an estimated 105,385 people and leaving 2.5 million homeless. The disaster prompted extensive government mobilization, including 700,000 troops for recovery efforts. Today's earthquake off Aomori Prefecture, injuring 35 and displacing 114,000, underscores Japan's ongoing vulnerability to seismic events and the importance of disaster preparedness.

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Story summary

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture, injuring at least 35 people and evacuating 114,000 residents.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a 70-centimeter tsunami at Kuji port, and warnings were lifted by Tuesday morning.
Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi said about 480 residents sheltered at Hachinohe Air Base, and 18 helicopters were deployed for damage assessment.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed condolences and offered assistance as Taiwan monitors the situation.

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