M7.5 quake in Japan injures 30, forces mass evacuations

A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan, late on Monday night.

The temblor occurred at around 11:15 p.m. at a depth of 54 km, according to revised data released by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) early on Tuesday.

The epicenter was located off Aomori Prefecture's eastern coast at a latitude of 41.0 degrees north and a longitude of 142.3 degrees east.

The latest reports indicate that at least 30 people have been injured in the disaster.

"I have received reports of 30 injured," said Prime Minister Sanae Takaiichi.

Local authorities ordered over 100,000 residents across multiple prefectures to evacuate. While tsunami warnings have been lifted, the JMA warned of possible strong aftershocks in the coming week.

(With input from agencies)