Day after massive 7.6 magnitude quake hit Japan just off the coast of Aomori injuring at least 33 people, the authorities have issued a potential ‘megaquake’ warning for the area, according to a report by NHK Japan. A warning of possible aftershocks in the coming days has also been issued by the authorities.

According to NHK Japan, a major earthquake could also trigger a tsunami along the Pacific coast from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture.

Tsukasa Morikubo, a Cabinet member, said in a press conference after the earthquake that that a megaquake could strike along the Japan Trench and the Kuril Trench off Hokkaido.

“It is unclear whether a large-scale earthquake will occur. But everyone should heed the call to take precautions to protect their own lives,” Tsukasa Morikubo said.

At least 33

See Full Page