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World - / Dec 8, 2025 - Japan struck by earthquake, tsunami: Several injuries reported, thousands advised to evacuate; what we know so far - A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked northern Japan, triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters and prompting evacuations for tens of thousands. Several injuries were reported, with fires breaking out in Aomori. Authorities have formed an emergency task force and are conducting safety checks on nuclear plants, which have shown no issues so far.

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