
Massive Quake Near Japan’s Coast Highlights Need for U.S. Readiness
On April 20, 2026, a powerful earthquake registering about magnitude 7.4 struck off the Sanriku coast near Miyako in Iwate Prefecture, sending a jolt through coastal communities and prompting urgent warnings from seismic agencies. Japan’s monitoring organizations and international seismic networks recorded the temblor and moved quickly to alert residents so they could seek higher More




