Strong earthquake hits southwestern Japan, triggering temporary tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.
Map Shows Japan's Nuclear Power Plants Amid Earthquake Scare
Japan's nuclear plants faced global scrutiny after the devastating 2011 tsunami triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake.
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Why is a mythical catfish to blame for earthquakes in Japan?
According to Japanese mythology, the thrashing of a giant subterranean catfish causes the earthquakes that wreak havoc on the ...
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What is shindo? Japan's unique metric for seismic intensity
The Japan Meteorological Agency has a unique seismic scale called shindo that measures the degree of shaking in the event of an earthquake. This set of numbers — ranging from 0 to 7 — is ...
Japan's Nuclear Plants Rattled as Magnitude 6.9 Quake Hits Hyuga-Nada
A tsunami warning has been issued for a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the Hyuga-Nada Sea off the coast of Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
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6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan, followed by tsunami threat
TOKYO — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal ...
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Earthquake in Japan Leads to Tsunami Warning: Updates on the Situation
The earthquake in Japan was a magnitude of 6.7, according to CBS News. It was initially measured as a 6.9, but Japan’s meteorological agency decreased it after re-examining the event.
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Earthquake followed by tsunami advisories rattle Japan
Japan’s Meteorological Agency said. The agency initially gave the depth as 30 kilometers (18.6 miles). Japan is frequently hit by earthquakes because of its location along the “Ring of Fire ...
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
A nearly 7.0 earthquake rocked southern Japan on Monday with no reports of damage to the two nuclear power plants in the area.
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6.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Southwestern Japan, Prompting a Tsunami Advisory
Jan. 13 A 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the southwestern part of Japan on Monday, Jan. 13, prompting a tsunami advisory to be issued, authorities said. The Japan Meteorological Agency said in a ...
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6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories
TOKYO — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal ...
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Japan’s 6.9 magnitude earthquake sparks tsunami threat
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas ...