Japan Issues Rare “Mega-Quake” Warning Following 7.7-Magnitude Tremor Elevated Seismic Alert Japan is on high alert after the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a significant advisory warning of an increased probability for a magnitude 8.0 or stronger earthquake. This rare notification follows a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake that originated in the Pacific waters off northern Iwate prefecture. While the tremor was centered in the north, its intensity was felt hundreds of kilometers away, shaking skyscrapers in Tokyo.
Government officials, including Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, confirmed there were no immediate reports of major casualties; however, a tsunami warning was briefly triggered. Authorities are now urging the public to prioritize personal disaster preparedness, noting that while a follow-up mega-quake isn’t guaranteed, the risk is statistically higher than usual. In response, the UAE Embassy in Tokyo has issued its own advisory, calling on Emirati citizens currently in Japan to remain vigilant and monitor local safety updates closely.
