Japan, tsunami and earthquake

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.
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.
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.
Large Earthquake Strikes Off Japan Coast; Tsunami Advisory Issued
The quake was centered just offshore of Kyushu, about 7 miles east of the coastal town of Miyazaki, about 520 miles southwest of Tokyo. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded it as a preliminary 6.8-magnitude quake, and data from the agency indicated “strong” shaking in Miyazaki.
Tsunami warning issued for Japan after 6.9 earthquake rocks Kyushu
A tsunami warning has been issued after an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude rocked southwestern Japan today. Miyazaki prefecture, where the temblor was centered, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as the nearby Kochi prefecture,
Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 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.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan
Tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake rattled the southwest of the country on Monday.View on euronews
Earthquake followed by tsunami advisories rattle Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday
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.
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Southern Japan hit by strong quake near Nankai Trough region
Jan 13 (Reuters) - Southern Japan was hit by a strong earthquake on Monday that authorities ... A quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the Kyushu region at 9:19 p.m. (0019 GMT) on ...
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Tsunami warning issued as Japan hit by 6.9 magnitude earthquake
The quake, centred at a depth of 30 kilometres (18.6 miles), shook a wide area in Kyushu, Japan's Meteorological Agency said. Japan is frequently hit by earthquakes because of its location ...
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.