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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's Izu Islands on Tuesday, the USGS said, triggering local weather authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the remote Pacific area off Tokyo.
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6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan. Tsunami Alert Issued
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit southwestern Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami advisories, public broadcaster NHK reported, but there were no immediate signs of major damage.
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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Tsunami Warning
A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook central Japan on Monday but there was no tsunami warning, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwestern Japan on Wednesday night, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no tsunami warnings or reports of damage.
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Video: Buildings Tilted, Bridges Swaying As Taiwan Hit By Massive Earthquake
A massive earthquake hit Taiwan today, killing four people and injuring at least 60, and triggering tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines.
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9 Dead, Over 1,000 Injured As "Strongest Earthquake In 25 Years" Hits Taiwan
At least nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 hit Iwate and Aomori prefectures in northern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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Why Almost 150 Earthquakes Struck Japan in Less Than A Day
Japan Earthquake: A big earthquake rattled Japan's northwestern coast on New Year's day, killing dozens and rekindling fears of the tsunami that ravaged the nation's northern region in 2011. It was one of about 150 to strike the region over the day.
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Video: Roads Split Open, Swallow Cars As Massive Quake Hits Japan
At least 30 people have been killed and scores more are feared trapped under debris after a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day. The massive quake was followed by over 150 back-to-back tremors over the next 24 hours
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Japan Lifts All Tsunami Warnings, Day After Metre-High Waves Hit Coast
Japan has lifted all the tsunami warnings and advisories put in place after a major quake on New Year's Day, a meteorological agency official told AFP on Tuesday.
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Japan Earthquake Casualties "Numerous", Damage "Extensive": PM
Japan Earthquake: A major quake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day has caused "extensive" damage with numerous casualties, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday.
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Tsunami Threat After Powerful Japan Quake "Has Largely Passed": US Agency
The tsunami threat from a powerful earthquake that struck central Japan on Monday has "largely passed", a US agency said, after waves over a metre high had earlier hit some areas.
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India Office In Japan Issues Helpline Numbers After Tsunami Warning
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit central Japan early this morning today, followed by tsunami warnings. Authorities have asked people to evacuate and move to higher grounds.
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21 Earthquakes Over Magnitude 4.0 Hit Japan In 90 Minutes
A succession of 21 earthquakes registering 4.0 magnitude or stronger struck central Japan in just over 90 minutes on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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Video: First Tsunami Hits Japan City, Residents Brace For "Onslaught"
Japan Tsunami Alert: A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan today, unleashing a series of subsequent tremors that have triggered tsunami warnings along the coast.
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5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Japan's Izu Islands on Tuesday, the USGS said, triggering local weather authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the remote Pacific area off Tokyo.
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6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan. Tsunami Alert Issued
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit southwestern Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami advisories, public broadcaster NHK reported, but there were no immediate signs of major damage.
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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Tsunami Warning
A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook central Japan on Monday but there was no tsunami warning, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwestern Japan on Wednesday night, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no tsunami warnings or reports of damage.
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Video: Buildings Tilted, Bridges Swaying As Taiwan Hit By Massive Earthquake
A massive earthquake hit Taiwan today, killing four people and injuring at least 60, and triggering tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines.
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9 Dead, Over 1,000 Injured As "Strongest Earthquake In 25 Years" Hits Taiwan
At least nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 hit Iwate and Aomori prefectures in northern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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Why Almost 150 Earthquakes Struck Japan in Less Than A Day
Japan Earthquake: A big earthquake rattled Japan's northwestern coast on New Year's day, killing dozens and rekindling fears of the tsunami that ravaged the nation's northern region in 2011. It was one of about 150 to strike the region over the day.
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Video: Roads Split Open, Swallow Cars As Massive Quake Hits Japan
At least 30 people have been killed and scores more are feared trapped under debris after a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day. The massive quake was followed by over 150 back-to-back tremors over the next 24 hours
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Japan Lifts All Tsunami Warnings, Day After Metre-High Waves Hit Coast
Japan has lifted all the tsunami warnings and advisories put in place after a major quake on New Year's Day, a meteorological agency official told AFP on Tuesday.
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Japan Earthquake Casualties "Numerous", Damage "Extensive": PM
Japan Earthquake: A major quake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day has caused "extensive" damage with numerous casualties, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday.
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Tsunami Threat After Powerful Japan Quake "Has Largely Passed": US Agency
The tsunami threat from a powerful earthquake that struck central Japan on Monday has "largely passed", a US agency said, after waves over a metre high had earlier hit some areas.
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India Office In Japan Issues Helpline Numbers After Tsunami Warning
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit central Japan early this morning today, followed by tsunami warnings. Authorities have asked people to evacuate and move to higher grounds.
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21 Earthquakes Over Magnitude 4.0 Hit Japan In 90 Minutes
A succession of 21 earthquakes registering 4.0 magnitude or stronger struck central Japan in just over 90 minutes on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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Video: First Tsunami Hits Japan City, Residents Brace For "Onslaught"
Japan Tsunami Alert: A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan today, unleashing a series of subsequent tremors that have triggered tsunami warnings along the coast.
