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Japan on high alert for 'huge' 2nd quake

Major 7.7-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami advisories issued

Tsunami advisories have been issued in portions of northeastern Japan after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast on Monday, April 20 as authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal...

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

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

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Tsunami alerts triggered after earthquakes hit northern Japan

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck off the northern coast of Japan, prompting warnings that tsunami waves of up to 3 metres could hit.

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Japan orders coastal evacuation as earthquake triggers tsunami

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Evacuation order in parts of Japan as major earthquake triggers tsunami

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

Around 100 households are without power, he says, and some bullet train services are currently on hold.

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Japan tsunami warnings downgraded but evacuation orders remain

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Tsunami warning after powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan

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7.7 quake hits north of Japan; brings slightly elevated risk of mega-quake

A large earthquake prompted a short-lived tsunami warning and a slightly higher-than-average risk of a mega-quake. The Cabinet Office, along with the Japan Meteorological Agency, said the risk of a mega-quake was increased from the typical .

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

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.

Japan on high alert for 'huge' 2nd quake

7.7 quake hits north of Japan; brings slightly elevated risk of mega-quake

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

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