Japan Hit by Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake, Tsunami Warnings Issued

0:00It's April 20th, welcome to Global News Today, powered by AI, I'm Kori with the story. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake just rocked the waters off Iwate prefecture in Japan, sending shockwaves through the region. In HK reports a hidden intensity of 5 plus on Japan's seismic scale, which runs from 0 to 7, making it a serious shaker. Sinami warnings are now active along large parts of the northeastern coast, with folks in Hokkaido and Iwate urged to move to higher ground right. Away, the broadcaster shared maps highlighting yellow zones under advisory and red areas facing the biggest threat from incoming waves. Stay tuned as officials monitor the situation and release more updates on any damage or aftershocks.