Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest

<p>People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magnitude occurred off the coast of Sanriku</p><p><strong>Australian officials in Japan are urgently following up on the tsunami warning off the northeastern coast of the island of Honshu.</strong></p><p>The Australian government said:</p><p>We stand ready to provide consular assistance.</p><p>Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135, or +61 2 6261 3305 (if calling from overseas).</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/20/japan-tsunami-earthquake-sanriku-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>