April 20, 2026, at 12:00 GMT
BBC News reported that Japan remains on high alert for a possible “huge” second earthquake after lifting its tsunami warning issued in the wake of a powerful tremor off the country’s Pacific coast. Authorities confirmed that while the immediate tsunami threat has subsided, seismic experts warn of heightened risk for another major quake in the coming hours or days. Emergency services have been mobilized across coastal prefectures, with evacuation centers prepared to shelter residents should aftershocks intensify. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged vigilance, stressing that Japan’s disaster response systems remain fully active. The incident has reignited public anxiety over seismic safety, recalling the devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Analysts note that Japan’s infrastructure resilience will be tested once again, as the nation braces for potential aftershocks while balancing public reassurance with scientific caution.
(Source – BBC)
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