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Japan Faces Tsunami Advisory After 6.7 Magnitude Quake

12/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A 6.7 earthquake off Japan's northeast coast on December 12 prompted a tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The quake struck at 11:44 a.m. local time at 20 km depth.
It followed a magnitude 7.5 quake on December 8 that caused injuries and damage.
Authorities warned residents from Hokkaido to Chiba to prepare for aftershocks.
Amid fears of a larger megaquake, many residents stock up on disaster supplies.

History

Historical Context

The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake devastated Tokyo and Yokohama, killing over 140,000 people and inciting a violent backlash against ethnic Koreans, resulting in an estimated 6,000 deaths. This tragedy prompted the Japanese government to improve disaster preparedness, leading to the establishment of the Japan Meteorological Agency. The ongoing threat of seismic activity continues to shape Japan's culture of disaster readiness.

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Story summary

A 6.7 earthquake off Japan's northeast coast on December 12 prompted a tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The quake struck at 11:44 a.m. local time at 20 km depth.
It followed a magnitude 7.5 quake on December 8 that caused injuries and damage.
Authorities warned residents from Hokkaido to Chiba to prepare for aftershocks.
Amid fears of a larger megaquake, many residents stock up on disaster supplies.

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