Surveillance footage captured shaking across cities in northeast Japan late Monday night, Dec. 8, 2025, after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore. Tsunami warnings were issued for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate, with waves up to three metres (10 feet) possible along the coast. Authorities reported initial tsunamis of 40 cm (16 inches) at Aomori’s Mutsu Ogawara and Hokkaido’s Urakawa ports, urging residents to evacuate as a precaution. Courtesy: NNN / Japan via Reuters | GMA News

Japan earthquake video: Amateur and news footage of shaking buildings

Japan has become a global leader in earthquake safety technology, driven by its frequent and powerful quakes. 🤯 To protect people and infrastructure, the country has invested heavily in innovation. Many buildings are equipped with advanced shock-absorbing systems called base isolators, which allow structures to move with the tremors, significantly reducing damage during an earthquake. #technology #facts #reels #japanese #invention | Technology IG