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20.04.2026.

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New warning – possible megathrust earthquake; If it happens, a catastrophe like in 2011 would follow VIDEO

Japanese authorities have warned northern coastal areas of the country about a slightly increased risk of a so-called megathrust earthquake, a phenomenon in which a smaller earthquake could trigger a much stronger, catastrophic quake.

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New warning – possible megathrust earthquake; If it happens, a catastrophe like in 2011 would follow VIDEO
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The government office estimated that the probability of such an event occurring within the next seven days is 1%.

A similar scenario occurred in Japan in 2011, when a magnitude 7.3 earthquake preceded the devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake.

 

That event triggered a deadly tsunami, and nearly 20,000 people lost their lives in the disaster.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an appeal to residents, urging them to take disaster preparedness measures in accordance with all instructions from the government and local authorities.

 

The warning applies to Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, with its southern coast considered the most at risk.

The elevated risk also applies to the Sanriku coast, which stretches along the northeastern side of Japan’s main island and includes the prefectures of Miyagi, Iwate, and Aomori.

 

Japan was hit by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale this morning. A tsunami warning was immediately issued. A wave has already struck coastal areas, and the first casualties have been reported.

Experts have warned that the same area is expected to experience additional strong earthquakes.

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