Waves swell in Hokkaido as tsunami warnings issued after magnitude 7.5-magnitude quake | GMA News

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, April 20, prompting authorities to warn residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 meters (9.84 ft) were expected.

Aerial footage showed waves crashing into the coastline of Hokkaido as vehicles moved through car parks and people were seen on boats and exiting buildings.

The biggest waves were forecast to hit Iwate and Aomori prefectures at the top of Japan's main Honshu island, and the northern island of Hokkaido, authorities said.

In the hour following the earthquake, which struck at 4:52 PM (0752 GMT), tsunami waves as high as 80 cm had been detected, while warnings remained for waves as high as 3 meters.

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