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Japan issues advisory for a possible megaquake following 7.5-magnitude temblor Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles
Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the region. Dr. Lucy Jones tells us how it relates to SoCal.
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CBS News
Japan warns of possible megaquake after powerful earthquake, raising fears of potential 98-foot tsunami ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Dec 8, 2025
CBS News's feed description Officials said the megaquake advisory is not a prediction and the probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake is only about 1%, but there's hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Gizmodo
Japan On Alert for 'Megaquake' After Magnitude 7.6 Shakes the Nation ↗ (opens Gizmodo) Published Dec 9, 2025
Gizmodo's feed description "Please stay prepared to evacuate immediately if you feel any shaking, while continuing your socioeconomic activities.”
The Guardian
Japan issues megaquake advisory in north after magnitude 7.5 earthquake ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Dec 9, 2025
The Guardian's feed description Officials said probability of a magnitude 8 or larger quake was only about 1% but they have urged people to be prepared
Phys
Why Japan issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north ↗ (opens Phys) Published Dec 9, 2025
Phys's feed description Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan's main island of Honshu, and just south of the northern island of Hokkaido.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Japan issues advisory for a possible megaquake following 7.5-magnitude temblor ↗ (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles) Published Dec 9, 2025
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the region. Dr. Lucy Jones tells us how it relates to SoCal.
