Shocking videos capture the exact moment a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan.

Footage captures the raw power of the quake

Dramatic videos are emerging from Japan, capturing the exact moment the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the northern part of the country.

Buildings violently swaying, objects crashing to the ground and streets visibly shaking reveal just how intense the seismic event was.

What happened in the first moments

In the first seconds of the quake, people can be seen reacting quickly, seeking shelter and trying to stay safe as the ground moves beneath them.

In coastal areas, cameras also recorded the first changes in sea level, with initial waves reaching ports along northeastern Japan.

A reminder of nature’s force

The footage highlights how sudden and powerful earthquakes can be, even in a country like Japan, known for its advanced earthquake preparedness and strict building codes.

Despite the high level of readiness, the intensity of such a quake remains overwhelming.

Watch the videos

🇯🇵 Japan: Earthquakes have struck Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate in Japan, with a tsunami warning currently in effect.

A 7.4 magnitude quake occurred offshore at a depth of 10 km, with a tsunami warning of 3m for Iwate and Hokkaido.pic.twitter.com/uf8BmD6C3j

— Clash Observer (@clashobserver) April 20, 2026

Japonya’da meydana gelen 7.4 büyüklüğündeki deprem, bir oyun salonunun kameralarına böyle yansıdı. pic.twitter.com/jmAqWmVc0p

— Dikkat Medya (@dikkatmedya) April 20, 2026