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Japan eases tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake

Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

Japan has issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake induced by a major quake earlier in the day.

Tempo.co English · 3h

Japan Warns of Bigger Quake After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Threat

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Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes north

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

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred off Sanriku, off Japan's northeast coast, at 16:52 (08:52 BST) local time and had a depth of 19km (11.8 miles).

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Major 7.5 Magnitude Quake Hits Off Japan; Tsunami Warning Issued

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Strong earthquake hits off Japan’s coast, tsunami advisory issued

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Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

The JMA reported the first tsunami waves, about three feet high, hitting a port in Kuji, in the northern Iwate Prefecture.

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No tsunami threat to Hawaii after major Japan earthquake

Honolulu Star-Advertiser · 20h

No tsunami threat to Hawaii after large quake off Japan

M7.7 quake jolts northeastern Japan, tsunami of 80 cm seen on Pacific coast

A powerful quake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck northeastern and northern Japan on Monday, prompting the country's weather agency to

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.

Mega-quake in Tokyo area may leave a million homeless, expert says

An urban disaster prevention expert in Japan says more than a million people may be left without homes for over half a year if a huge earthquake strikes areas around Tokyo.

Magnitude-4.8 earthquake jolts Tokyo and the Kanto region

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.8 struck Tokyo and outlying areas on Jan. 28 but no casualties or damage were reported.