Earthquake of 7.2 magnitude hits off Japanese northern coast, tsunami alert issued

A massive earthquake of 7.2-magnitude struck off Japanese northern coast on Monday. A tsunami alert has been issued. The Japan Meteorological Agency said maximum three-metre high tsunami is expected after the massive earthquake. The agency further added that the quake has struck off the coast of Aomori and Hokkaido.

Even as the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami



advisory, however, no immediate reports of any injuries or damage to properties have been reported so far. Soon after the earthquake, the nuclear power plants in the region conducted safety checks and advised locals to stay safe, public broadcaster NHK reported.

Several social media posts showed ceiling lights swaying as the high-magnitude tremor rattled the Japanese coast.