Japan issues advisory for slightly increased risk of mega-quake in northern coastal areas

Muzammil Hussain April 21, 2026

A woman speaks in front of a podium with microphones.

Japan issued an advisory Monday for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake in northern coastal areas, induced by a major earthquake earlier in the day.

Japan issued an advisory Monday for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake in northern coastal areas, induced by a major earthquake earlier in the day. A woman speaks in front of a podium with microphones.

Japan issued an advisory Monday for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake in northern coastal areas, induced by a major earthquake earlier in the day.