Japan, Tsunami and earthquake

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.
Tsunami alert lifted after earthquake rattles southwestern Japan
TOKYO — A tsunami advisory was issued for part of southwest Japan after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Monday, but the warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted. A few instances of minor damage were reported. Japan’s Meteorological Agency initially estimated the magnitude was 6.9 but later revised it to 6.6.
Large earthquake hits southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warning
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 areas because of a tsunami threat.
No tsunami threat after 6.8 earthquake in southwestern Japan
The USGS says there is no threat of a tsunami after southwestern Japan was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake Monday. Even so, Japan's meteorological agency is warning people not to go into the sea or any coastal areas.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country's Meteorological Agency said Monday.
Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles Japan
Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Monday after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southwest of the country. The public warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted. The agency initially gave the magnitude estimate at 6.
6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Miyazaki Prefecture Monday evening in Japan, initially setting off a tsunami warning before it was called off, officials said.
Japan: 6.9 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
On January 13, 2025, in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, security video captured intense shaking caused by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake. The quake prompted people to rush out to a parking lot, ducking and covering their heads for safety.
Tsunami warning in Japan: “please do not enter the sea”
On Monday evening, after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southwest Japan, the authorities issued a tsunami warning. Following the earthquake, which struck off the coast of Miyazaki at around 9:19pm (12:19 GMT),
6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan, followed by tsunami threat
Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the quake was centered, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as nearby Kochi Prefecture, in Shikoku island, shortly after the
Tsunami advisory issued after 6.9-magnitude quake strikes Japan
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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
A 20-centimeter tsunami was later recorded reaching Miyazaki city, public broadcaster NHK reported. There were no issues reported at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant in western Japan or the Sendai ...
London Evening Standard3d
Tsunami warning issued as Japan hit by 6.9 magnitude earthquake
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a 6.9 magnitude quake in southwestern Japan and issued a tsunami warning that was later called off. Warnings of a tsunami were made for Miyazaki ...
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Earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned of possible tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) and urged the public to stay away from coastal waters. “Tsunami can strike repeatedly.
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Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Monday after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southwest of the country. The public warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted.