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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Japan
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks.
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6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Lifted
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), upgrading its initial estimated magnitude of 6.5, also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline.
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If An Earthquake Hits During Your Japan Trip, Here Is What To Do
For anyone already travelling in Japan - or planning to - here is what you need to know to stay safe and navigate responsibly during an earthquake.
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Video: Homes And Offices Shake Violently As 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck north-eastern Japan on the night of December 8, injuring at least 30 people and prompting the evacuation of around 90,000 residents.
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Over 30 Injured After 7.5 Magnitude Quake Hits Japan
Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
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Tsunami Safety Guide: Warning Signs, Survival Tips, Dos And Don'ts
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after a massive earthquake rocked Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Tsunami Hits Russia, Japan: Understanding Its Causes, Impacts
Tsunami alerts were issued across much of the Pacific on Wednesday after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east.
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Tsunami Hits Russia, Japan After Strongest Earthquake Since 2011 In Pacific
One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and other coasts south toward New Zealand.
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Nearly 1,600 Earthquakes Hit Japan In 3 Weeks, Dozens Of People Evacuated
Since June 21, the area has experienced as of early Monday what seismologists refer to as a swarm of 1,582 quakes.
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Is Manga's July 5 Earthquake Prediction Going To Come True? What We Know
A manga novel has predicted that a mega-earthquake will hit Japan today, July 5. The 2021 reprint of 'The Future I Saw' by Ryo Tatsuki warns that a "huge" tsunami will wash over countries in the Pacific Ocean.
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Japan Urges Small Island Residents To Evacuate As 1,000 Quakes Hit Area
Japanese authorities urged the 89 residents of a small southern island to evacuate after a strong earthquake on Thursday, the latest of more than 1,000 recent jolts to hit the area.
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Mega Earthquake Hitting Japan Soon? Rumours Push Hong Kong Tourists To Cancel Travel Plans
Online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines
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6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Casualties Reported
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter Scale jolted Japan's Kyushu on Wednesday at 7:34 pm (IST), the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
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'Megaquake' Warning Hits Japan's Growth In Third Quarter
Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data showed, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to jumpstart the world's fourth-largest economy.
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's Izu Islands on Tuesday, the USGS said, triggering local weather authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the remote Pacific area off Tokyo.
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6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Japan
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks.
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6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Lifted
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), upgrading its initial estimated magnitude of 6.5, also warned that tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) could hit the northern Pacific coastline.
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If An Earthquake Hits During Your Japan Trip, Here Is What To Do
For anyone already travelling in Japan - or planning to - here is what you need to know to stay safe and navigate responsibly during an earthquake.
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Video: Homes And Offices Shake Violently As 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck north-eastern Japan on the night of December 8, injuring at least 30 people and prompting the evacuation of around 90,000 residents.
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Over 30 Injured After 7.5 Magnitude Quake Hits Japan
Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
-
Tsunami Safety Guide: Warning Signs, Survival Tips, Dos And Don'ts
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after a massive earthquake rocked Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
-
Tsunami Hits Russia, Japan: Understanding Its Causes, Impacts
Tsunami alerts were issued across much of the Pacific on Wednesday after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's far east.
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Tsunami Hits Russia, Japan After Strongest Earthquake Since 2011 In Pacific
One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and other coasts south toward New Zealand.
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Nearly 1,600 Earthquakes Hit Japan In 3 Weeks, Dozens Of People Evacuated
Since June 21, the area has experienced as of early Monday what seismologists refer to as a swarm of 1,582 quakes.
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Is Manga's July 5 Earthquake Prediction Going To Come True? What We Know
A manga novel has predicted that a mega-earthquake will hit Japan today, July 5. The 2021 reprint of 'The Future I Saw' by Ryo Tatsuki warns that a "huge" tsunami will wash over countries in the Pacific Ocean.
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Japan Urges Small Island Residents To Evacuate As 1,000 Quakes Hit Area
Japanese authorities urged the 89 residents of a small southern island to evacuate after a strong earthquake on Thursday, the latest of more than 1,000 recent jolts to hit the area.
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Mega Earthquake Hitting Japan Soon? Rumours Push Hong Kong Tourists To Cancel Travel Plans
Online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and airlines
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6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Casualties Reported
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter Scale jolted Japan's Kyushu on Wednesday at 7:34 pm (IST), the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
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'Megaquake' Warning Hits Japan's Growth In Third Quarter
Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data showed, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to jumpstart the world's fourth-largest economy.
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's Izu Islands on Tuesday, the USGS said, triggering local weather authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the remote Pacific area off Tokyo.
