Japan Quake Alert: Authorities Warn of Bigger Earthquake After 7.7 Magnitude Tremor
A major Japan quake alert has been issued after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan, prompting tsunami warnings and widespread evacuations. The quake, recorded at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, hit waters near Iwate Prefecture, about 530 kilometers north of Tokyo. Authorities quickly responded by issuing evacuation orders…