The quake struck at about 11:15 p.m. local time (9:15 a.m. EST) in the Pacific Ocean about 50 miles off the coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan's main Honshu island.

HAWAII, USA — Tsunami evacuation orders have been lifted in Hawaii, with no major damage reported on any of the islands. An 8.8 magnitude earthquake in far-east Russia triggered an emergency alert in Hawaii, which lit up phones around 1:30 local time.

The Cabinet Office is urging local governments to secure sufficient stockpiles and calling on households to advance their own preparations.

It was one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded and though early reports show little damage, the event serves as a powerful reminder: Tsunami risk isn’t just theoretical. And now, as advisories lift and life returns to normal, coastal homeowners ...

A viral video showing a young boy describing a catastrophic tsunami he calls 'Flood 2.0' has sparked widespread discussion across social media, with users dubbing him 'Baby Nostradamus' as his dramatic warnings spread rapidly.