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1. Most Recent Earthquakes Near Japan

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   Magnitude	Location	Time
   M4.7	Bonin Islands, Japan region	10 hours ago
   M4.4	44 km SW of Urakawa, Japan	20 hours ago
   M4.4	38 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan	1 day ago
   M4.5	22 km NW of Ichinohe, Japan	4 days ago
   M4.8	109 km S of Yudomari, Japan	4 days ago
   M4.6	101 km ENE of Miyako, Japan	5 days ago
   M4.7	94 km E of Namie, Japan	5 days ago
   M4.9	107 km ENE of Miyako, Japan	5 days ago

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3. www.nbcnews.com › news › worldJapan issues first 'megaquake' warning after 7.1-magnitude ...

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   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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5. www3.nhk.or.jp › news › weather-disasterEarthquake Information (Japan) | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

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   Aug 31, 2024 · All seismic activity of 3 or higher on the Japanese scale in the past 30 days, with maps and detailed information.

6. www.nbcnews.com › science › environmentWhy Japan issued its first 'megaquake advisory,' and what ...

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   Aug 10, 2024 · After a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern islands in Japan on Thursday, the country’s meteorological agency sent out an ominous warning: Another, larger earthquake could be coming,...

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     Japan: Tsunami hits after series of powerful earthquakes

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     Japan Earthquake: Moment When 7.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Kyushu and Shikoku Damaging Buildings & Roads

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     Huge earthquake rocks Japan and sparks tsunami warnings as people flee swinging buildings

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8. apnews.com › article › japan-earthquake-tsunamiJapan earthquakes: At least 62 dead. Follow latest updates ...

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   Jan 3, 2024 · A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 55 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, that more quakes could lie ahead.

9. www.bbc.co.uk › news › liveJapan earthquake latest: 48 confirmed dead with homes ... - BBC

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   Jan 1, 2024 · The devastation caused by an earthquake in central Japan is becoming clearer - let's bring you up to date with the latest developments. The death toll has risen with officials confirming 48...

10. www.nytimes.com › 2024/08/08 › worldTsunami Warning Issued in Japan After Strong Earthquakes ...

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    Aug 8, 2024 · Japan Warns of Elevated Risk of Giant Earthquake After Strong One Hits. The official warning came after a 7.1-magnitude temblor struck off the coast of southern Japan on Thursday. Listen to...

11. People also ask

    How do earthquakes affect Japan?

    • These four plates slowly grind each other, which builds up seismic force, and when this force is released, the result is an earthquake. More than 100,000 earthquakes strike Japan each year, big and small. And if an earthquake occurs below or close to the ocean, a tsunami may form. Earthquakes have definitely affected Japanese life.

    How many times Japan has earthquakes? – SidmartinBio

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    When was the last earthquake in Japan?

    • When was the last major earthquake in Japan? March 11, 2011. How many earthquakes does Japan have a year? Japan accounts for around 20 per cent of earthquakes around the world with of a magnitude 6.0 or more. Around 1,500 earthquakes strike the island nation every year and minor tremors occur nearly every day.

    Latest Earthquakes in Japan Today: Past 24 Hours ...

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    How many earthquakes are there in Japan?

    • Twitter. Approximately 1,500 earthquakes are recorded in Japan every year. The magnitude of each earthquake varies, and larger earthquakes between 4 and 7 on the Richter scale regularly occur. Records from the early 1990s indicate that there are 40 active volcanoes in Japan, which is 10 percent of the world total.

    How Many Earthquakes Does Japan Have Every Year?

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12. www.cnn.com › asia › live-newsJanuary 1, 2024 Japan earthquake | CNN

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    Jan 1, 2024 · A huge 7.5 earthquake hit Japan on Monday afternoon local time, triggering tsunami warnings, disrupting communications and power, slicing through highways and damaging buildings.