Japan Warns of Slightly Increased Risk of MegaQuake after a magnitude 7.7
Apr 20, 2026
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake following a 7.7-magnitude quake earlier Monday. The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency said there is 1% chance for a mega-quake occurring in the area over the next w
eek or so. That’s up from a 0.1% chance during normal times.
The agency issued a tsunami alert following the quake, and a small tsunami was reported in some areas. One injury has been reported. Shinkansen bullet trains connecting Tokyo and Shin-Aomori have been partially suspended.
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