A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck the northeastern coast of Japan today, triggering a tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency has raised concerns about a potential tsunami reaching heights of up to three meters in Iwate prefecture and parts of Hokkaido. The quake’s epicenter was located in the Pacific Ocean, with a depth of 10 kilometers, leading to the issuance of tsunami alerts. The seismic intensity of the tremor was classified as an “upper 5,” indicating significant impact such as restricted movement and potential structural damage. This earthquake event occurred this afternoon affecting the region.