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Japan on high alert for mega-quake

Japan earthquake mapped: Country on high alert for large quake after tsunami warnings

Japan was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Monday as residents were warned to stay away from coastal areas where 10ft waves were expected. The tremor struck at 4.53pm local time (7.53am GMT) off the northeastern coast of Japan’s Sanriku and 330 miles (530km) from the country’s capital,

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Major 7.7-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami advisories issued

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Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

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Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

Tsunami warning revised to tsunami advisory

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Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

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Japan orders coastal evacuation as earthquake triggers tsunami

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Tsunami warning in Japan: What coastal residents should know about the waves and alerts

The magnitude 7.7 quake struck offshore, prompting evacuation advisories for more than 128,000 people and warnings of possible tsunami waves.

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Evacuation order in parts of Japan as major earthquake triggers tsunami

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Japan tsunami warnings downgraded as people describe 'low rumbling' as earthquake hit

Map: Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Japan

A major, 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake had a magnitude of 7.

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Solar Rises to 10% of Japan Power Generation in 2025, Ember Says

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Japan eases tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

Two hours after the tremor tsunami waves as high as 80 cm had been detected. A tsunami warning was later downgraded to a tsunami advisory.

Japan’s 7.7 temblor sparks fears of a 'megaquake': Could this be a prelude to something bigger?

While immediate damage appears limited, the bigger question now is whether this quake could be a precursor to something larger.

Global Times

Why Japan's full participation in the Balikatan military drills warrants heightened vigilance

Japan is taking part in the annual Balikatan military drills led by the Philippines and the US starting Monday. This marks Japan's full and high-profile participation in the military exercises for the first time, rather than participating as observers or ...

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‘Megaquake’ fears in Japan after powerful 7.7-magnitude tremor sparks tsunami warning and mass evacuations from coasts

A POWERFUL 7.7-magnitude quake has sparked fears that a huge megaquake could rock Japan as thousands are evacuated. The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning – with swells of up to 10ft

The Diplomat

Australia-Japan Ink Deal for Mogami-class Frigates

Canberra and Tokyo continue to build closer links with each other, with a shared understanding of the strategic environment, and a high degree of trust