Country on high alert for large quake
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Tokyo: Japan issued a special advisory on Monday warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country's north and prompted a
A powerful quake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck northeastern and northern Japan on Monday, prompting the country's weather agency to
Following a powerful offshore quake and Tsunami alert on Monday, is it safe to travel to Japan at this time? See the current situation, here.
Two hours after the tremor tsunami waves as high as 80 cm had been detected. A tsunami warning was later downgraded to a tsunami advisory.
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.
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.8 struck Tokyo and outlying areas on Jan. 28 but no casualties or damage were reported.