Tsunami warning! A sudden 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, with strong tremors felt in Tokyo.

``` A strong earthquake has occurred in the sea off northeastern Japan, and the Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning. According to Xinhua News Agency citing the Japan Meteorological Agency on the 20th, the magnitude of the earthquake has been revised from 7.4 to 7.5, and the tsunami has already reached the coast of Iwate Prefecture. According to CCTV News, as of 17:34 local time, an 80 cm high tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture, with the tide level still rising; a 40 cm high tsunami was observed in Miyako City at 17:22. According to Japanese media, a tsunami up to 3 meters high is expected to reach the central Pacific coast of Hokkaido and Iwate Prefecture, and authorities have ordered coastal residents to evacuate immediately. According to CCTV News, due to the earthquake, the Tohoku Shinkansen has currently been suspended. In addition, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines stated that flight operations have not been affected by the earthquake. Furthermore, Tohoku Electric Power Company stated that they are checking for any abnormalities at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant, as well as Fukushima Daiichi and Daini Nuclear Power Plants. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated at a press conference that the government has set up an emergency task force and urged residents in the affected areas to evacuate to safe zones. Tsunami Warning Area Continues to Expand According to CCTV reports, the Japan Meteorological Agency initially issued a tsunami warning for the central coastal areas of Hokkaido and the coast of Iwate Prefecture, and a tsunami advisory for the coasts of Aomori and Miyagi Prefectures and the eastern Pacific coast of Hokkaido. Subsequently, the Meteorological Agency included the Pacific coastal areas of Aomori Prefecture in the tsunami warning zone. The Agency predicted the tsunami could reach up to 3 meters high along the central Pacific coast of Hokkaido and Iwate Prefecture, and 1 meter in Aomori and Miyagi Prefectures. According to NHK, the tsunami is expected to reach Hokkaido at 17:30 local time. NHK footage showed vessels leaving Hachinohe Port in Hokkaido to avoid the impact of the tsunami. Transportation Disrupted, Nuclear Plant Safety Status Pending Inspection According to CCTV News, the Tohoku Shinkansen in Japan has currently been suspended due to the earthquake disaster. According to NHK, some lines between Tokyo Station and Shin-Aomori Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen have lost power, and all trains in this section have made emergency stops. All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines said that the earthquake has not affected flight operations so far. In terms of nuclear safety, CCTV News reported that Tohoku Electric Power Company said it is checking for any abnormalities caused by the earthquake at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in Miyagi Prefecture, and Fukushima Daiichi and Daini Nuclear Power Plants in Fukushima Prefecture. According to CNBC, there are currently no operating nuclear power plants in Hokkaido or the Tohoku region, but Hokkaido Electric Power Company and Tohoku Electric Power Company own several nuclear power plants in the region that are currently offline. Tohoku Electric Power Company is investigating the effects of the earthquake and tsunami on the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant. Japanese Prime Minister Activates Emergency Mechanism, Chinese Consulate Issues Urgent Reminder Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated at a press conference that the government has established an emergency response task force and is urging people in affected areas to evacuate to safe locations. The Chinese Consulate General in Sapporo, Japan, issued an urgent reminder on the same day, requesting that Chinese citizens in its jurisdiction, especially those in Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, and the Pacific coast of Hokkaido, keep up to date with the latest information via official channels, follow evacuation instructions issued by local authorities, stay away from the coast, and be alert for possible repeated tsunamis. The Consulate also reminded Chinese citizens living near the epicenter to be highly vigilant about aftershocks and secondary disasters, and for travelers to check public transportation operations in advance. Risk Warning and Disclaimer There are risks in the market, and investment should be done cautiously. This article does not constitute personal investment advice and does not take into account individual users' specific investment objectives, financial situation, or needs. Users should consider whether any opinions, viewpoints, or conclusions in this article are suitable for their specific circumstances. Investment based on this is at your own risk. ```