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Aug 8, 2024 · TOKYO — Japan issued its first warning Thursday about the possibility of a long-feared "megaquake" after a powerful 7.1-magnitude temblor struck off its southern coast, sparking a tsunami...
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Jan 1, 2024 · The number of people killed in a powerful earthquake in Japan which caused homes to collapse and triggered tsunami warnings is now known to be 48. Japan's prime minister, Fumio Kishida, says the...
Aug 8, 2024 · The agency said tsunami waves of up to 50 centimeters (1.6 feet) were detected along parts of Kyushu’s southern coast and the nearby island of Shikoku about a half hour after the quake struck. Tsunami advisories were issued, but lifted for most areas three hours later, and for all remaining coastlines five and a half hours later.
Jan 1, 2024 · The tsunami threat from a powerful earthquake that struck central Japan has “largely passed”, a US agency said, after waves more than 1 metre (3.3 feet) high earlier hit some areas.
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Aug 8, 2024 · The agency said tsunami waves of up to 50 centimeters (1.6 feet) were detected along parts of Kyushu's southern coast and the nearby island of Shikoku about a half hour after the quake struck.
Jan 3, 2024 · Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes. A series of powerful earthquakes has hit western Japan, leaving at least 48 people dead and damaging thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats.
Aug 8, 2024 · TOKYO — A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory that urged residents to stay away from the coastline. Nine people were injured, most...
