Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami
Phys.org • 12/9/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, injuring 23 people and triggering a 2-foot tsunami, according to officials. Authorities have warned of potential aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake (Phys.org).
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
36 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
Phys.org
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score45/100
Related Story Timeline
- 2025-12-08Tsunami Warnings Issued in Japan after Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake (Scientific American)
- 2025-12-09Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a 2-foot tsunami (current)
- 2025-12-10Why Japan issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north (Phys.org)
- 2025-12-12A 6.7 magnitude earthquake causes small tsunami waves off northeastern Japan (Phys.org)
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 36 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
Breaking Similar stories
Fire on ice: The Arctic's changing fire regime
Phys.org • Today
Lowering deer densities can help restore Scotland's lost Highland mountain woodlands, new research shows
Phys.org • Today
As we begin to assess the fire damage in Victoria, we must not overlook these hidden costs
Phys.org • Today
Can a bat catch prey on a mirror? A bat's expert foraging skills revealed using a robot
Phys.org • Today
Ground-breaking study evidences flapper skate recovery in Scotland
Phys.org • Today
T. rex grew up slowly: New study reveals 'king of dinosaurs' kept growing until age 40
Phys.org • Today
Woolly rhino genome recovered from Ice Age wolf stomach
Phys.org • Today
What happens when fire ignites in space? 'A ball of flame'
Phys.org • Today
Underestimates in global warming pose major climate and financial risks, report shows
Phys.org • Today
Type Ia supernova delayed-detonation model supported by SN 2024gy observations
Phys.org • Today