Strong earthquake in Japan; 10-foot tsunami warning issued

20 April, 2026, 07:35 pm

Last modified: 20 April, 2026, 07:35 pm

Strong earthquake in Japan; 10-foot tsunami warning issued

20 April, 2026, 07:35 pm

Last modified: 20 April, 2026, 07:35 pm

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Japan. The quake struck at a depth of 19 kilometers near the country's Iwate Prefecture at approximately 1:53 p.m. Bangladesh local time.

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