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Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued

The Japanese government has warned of a slightly heightened risk of a megaquake in the next week after a strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northeastern coast on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning,

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Japan tsunami warnings downgraded as people describe 'low rumbling' as earthquake hit

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Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

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Japan earthquake LIVE: Tsunami alert as 7.5-magnitude tremor triggers urgent evacuation order

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast off Japan, triggering a tsunami warning for swathes of the northeastern coast.

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Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

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Japan orders coastal evacuation as earthquake triggers tsunami

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Tsunami warning in Japan: What coastal residents should know about the waves and alerts

The magnitude 7.7 quake struck offshore, prompting evacuation advisories for more than 128,000 people and warnings of possible tsunami waves.

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Evacuation order in parts of Japan as major earthquake triggers tsunami

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Japan earthquake mapped: Country on high alert for large quake after tsunami warnings

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

Japan has issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake following a 7.7-magnitude quake earlier Monday.

Map: Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Japan

A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake had a magnitude of 7.

Scientific American

Risk of ‘megaquake’ in Japan higher after powerful earthquake strikes

After a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck of the coast of Japan and set off tsunami warnings, there’s an elevated risk of a “megaquake” following in its wake