Coverage dated April 19, 2026

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region.

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WTOP Washington DC
Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 19, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region.
NBC Los Angeles
Major 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, prompting tsunami alert (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 19, 2026
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast on Monday, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region.
ABC 7 New York
7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, increasing risk of possible mega-quake (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Apr 19, 2026
ABC 7 New York's feed description
Japan has issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake following a 7.7-magnitude quake earlier Monday.
CNN
Strong earthquake hits off Japan’s coast, tsunami warning issued (opens CNN)
Published Apr 19, 2026
CNN's feed description
A three-meter (9.8-foot) tsunami warning has been issued for Japan after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and the US Geological Survey.
Townhall
Japan Issues Tsunami Warnings After Major Quake Strikes Off Its Northern Coast (opens Townhall)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Japan issues tsunami warnings after a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off its northern coast.
KVUE
Japan issues advisory for northern coastal areas for a slightly increased risk of a mega-quake after 7.0 earthquake strikes off coast (opens KVUE)
Published Apr 19, 2026
KVUE's feed description
A powerful earthquake off Japan's coast triggered tsunami warnings Monday, 15 years after a deadly 9.0 earthquake and tsunami devastated the country. (Adobe photo)
The Guardian
Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 19, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magnitude occurred off the coast of Sanriku
Deutsche Welle
Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer
Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center urged residents in the region to immediately stay away from the coast or along rivers and take shelter on higher ground.
WMUR
7.5 earthquake off northern Japan triggers tsunami alert (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 19, 2026
WMUR's feed description
A magnitude 7.5 quake struck off northern Japan’s Sanriku coast, prompting a tsunami alert and warnings of waves up to 3 meters.
Digital Journal
Tsunami warning as major quake hits northern Japan, shakes Tokyo (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Digital Journal's feed description
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, shaking large buildings in Tokyo hundreds of kilometres away and prompting a warning for tsunami
NBC News
Major 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, prompting tsunami alerts (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 19, 2026
NBC News's feed description
Follow NBC News live coverage of the Japan earthquake and tsunami warning.
Newsweek
Japan tsunami: Evacuation alert issued with 10ft waves expected (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami of up to 10ft could strike after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake
Al Jazeera
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake.
New York Post
Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 19, 2026
New York Post's feed description
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, as authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 9.84 ft were expected.
Fox News
Massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 19, 2026
CBS News
Major earthquake off Japan (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 19, 2026
CBS News's feed description
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.

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