El Pais • April 20, 2026 10:55

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake shakes northeastern Japan and generates a tsunami

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Las autoridades alertan de la posibilidad de que las olas superen los tres metros de altura e instan a la población a evacuar las zonas afectadas

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Mon 09:28 - DW All

Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake

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Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake

Mon 09:35 - Euronews

Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Mon 10:55 - El Pais

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake shakes northeastern Japan and generates a tsunami

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Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake

The 7.4-magnitude quake off northern Iwate prefecture could be felt as far as Tokyo. Residents have been urged to evacuate northern coastal regions ahead of a tsunami.

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09:28

Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake

The 7.4-magnitude quake off northern Iwate prefecture could be felt as far as Tokyo. Residents have been urged to evacuate northern coastal regions ahead of a tsunami.

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09:35

Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution.