Overview
- USGS reported a magnitude 7.6 earthquake late Monday local time, centered offshore about 84 km east-northeast of Misawa in Aomori Prefecture.
- Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued tsunami alerts with possible waves up to three metres, leading to evacuations in northern coastal areas.
- Several tsunami waves were recorded and at least five injuries were reported by local media, with warnings later lifted by the JMA.
- Director Maruthi said on X that he spoke with Prabhas and that the actor is not in Tokyo and is “doing safe,” following fan concerns.
- Prabhas is in Japan to promote Baahubali: The Epic, set to release there on December 12, with some reports suggesting he may return to India on Wednesday.