June 25, LNW (Colombo): A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan on Thursday morning during rush hour, shaking communities across the country’s northeastern region. However, Japan’s Meteorological Agency confirmed that there was no danger of a tsunami, and no serious injuries were immediately reported.
The tremor was felt in dozens of towns and cities across northeastern Japan and was even mildly experienced in the capital, Tokyo. The earthquake occurred in a region that has seen repeated seismic activity in recent months, raising concerns among residents accustomed to frequent tremors.
The area was also the site of a strong earthquake in December that prompted authorities to issue a weeklong mega-quake caution advisory. Thursday’s quake has once again highlighted the region’s vulnerability to seismic events.
In the town of Hashikami, a school principal described the frightening moment when the earthquake struck while she was driving to work. She said her car swayed from side to side as the ground shook beneath her.
Although children who had already arrived at school were unharmed, some were left visibly distressed by the sudden tremor and were seen crying in fear.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and have urged residents to remain alert for possible aftershocks. Despite the strong shaking, no major damage or casualties have been reported so far.