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Japan was struck by a powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale; a tsunami alert was issued
Earthquake in Japan: Waves of about 1 meter high are expected along the coasts of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, the Sea of Japan coast of Aomori prefecture, and the western and eastern Pacific ...
The New York Times
Strong Earthquake Off Japan’s Coast Leaves Dozens Injured
The 7.6-magnitude quake struck in waters off Aomori Prefecture on Japan’s main island, Honshu. It triggered a tsunami warning, which was later lifted. By Christine Hauser Hisako Ueno and Javier C.
CNBC
Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeast
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings and orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a ...
Yahoo
Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel despite the ‘megaquake’ warning?
Japan is on alert after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck its northern regions late on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings and a rare government advisory about the possibility of a “megaquake” over the ...
CBS News
Japan warns of possible megaquake after powerful earthquake, raising fears of potential 98-foot tsunami
Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the northern part of the country, causing 34 mostly mild injuries and some damage to roads and buildings. The ...
Scientific American
Tsunami Warnings Issued in Japan after Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake
Japanese officials issued tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for the country’s northeast coast on Monday after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 80 kilometers off the coast at 11:15 P.M. local ...
USA Today
Earthquake prompts tsunami warnings in Japan. Will the US see impacts?
A powerful earthquake that jolted northern Japan on Dec. 8 and triggered tsunami warnings is not expected to impact the United States, officials said. According to the U.S. National Tsunami Warning ...
The New York Times
Maps: 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Near Japan Prompts Tsunami Alert
A major, 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for ...
CBS News
6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan coast days after larger temblor in same region
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent damage Friday, days after a stronger quake in the same region. Friday's quake occurred off the east ...
News4Jax
Why is Japan a hot spot for earthquakes? Here’s a look at the ‘Ring of Fire’
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Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeast
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cabinet Office Director General for Disaster Management Tsukasa Morikubo and Japan Meteorological Agency Director of the ...