Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned residents to evacuate on Monday after a powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast and prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami alert in the region.

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Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

Japan has issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake following a 7.7-magnitude quake earlier Monday. The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency said there is 1% chance for a mega-quake occurring in the area over the next week or so. That's up from a 0.1% chance during normal times. The agency issued a tsunami alert following the quake, and a small tsunami was reported in some areas. One injury has been reported. Shinkansen bullet trains connecting Tokyo and Shin-Aomori have been partially suspended.

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