Japan Lifts Tsunami Warnings After Quake, No Damage Reported

A United States Geological Survey 'shake map' of the estimated 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Japan’s northeast coast, on April 20.Source: USGS

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By Isabel Reynolds

April 20, 2026 at 8:05 AM UTC

Updated on

April 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM UTC

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami of about 80 centimeters (31 inches) in the port of Kuji and smaller waves in other areas, public broadcaster NHK said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters.