7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, increasing risk of possible mega-quake

Hinzugefügt: 2026-05-05

[00:00:00]Japan on high alert after a 7.7 earthquake just off their coast. The USGS says no damage has been reported.

[00:00:09]Tsunami warnings have been downgraded, but advisories do remain along the Pacific coast. People are being told to stay away from the water, rivermouths also, and don't go to checkout conditions. In December, a 7.5 quake hit Japan, leaving dozens of people injured.