Japan, tsunami and earthquake

Southern Japan hit by 6.6-magnitude quake near Nankai Trough, tsunami warnings lifted
A magnitude-6.6 earthquake jolts Japan's Kyushu region, sparking fear of potential destruction and aftershocks.
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 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.
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.
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 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, tsunami alert lifted
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's southwest coast Monday. Tsunami warnings for nearby areas have been lifted.
Tsunami advisory lifted after earthquake strikes southwest Japan, 6.9 magnitude recorded
Japan’s Meteorological Agency lifted a tsunami warning late Monday following a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of southwest Japan. The earthquake, which occurred shortly after 9:19 p.
Chance of Japan's Nankai Trough megaquake raised to 80%: gov't panel
The chance of a megaquake occurring in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years has increased to approximately 80 percent, ...
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Megaquake probability in Japan up to 82%
A Japanese government panel said on Thursday it had slightly raised its estimated probability of a "megaquake" to up to 82 ...
Japan Nankai Trough megaquake 30-year probability raised to around 80%
A Japanese government committee on earthquake research has changed its estimate of the chance of a Nankai Trough megaquake in ...
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Japan warns of 8-9 magnitude earthquake, thousands of deaths
The Japanese government warns of an 80% chance of a magnitude 8-9 earthquake in the Nankai Trough within 30 years. Experts highlight potential catastrophic damage, including massive tsunamis, as ...
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Japan govt panel says 'megaquake' probability up to 82%
The Earthquake Research Committee said it has increased its estimate of the probability to between 75 and 82 percent from ...
Japan hit by 6.9 quake near feared Nankai Trough region
After an investigation, the JMA said the quake did not warrant special measures related to seismic activity in the Nankai ...
Japan gov't panel raises Nankai Trough megaquake probability to 80 pct
The probability of a massive earthquake in Japan Nankai Trough occurring within the next 30 years has been revised from the previous estimate of 70 pe ...
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US-Japan exercise builds on response to massive earthquake on Noto Peninsula
U.S. Army aviators and Japanese troops are participating in Nankai Rescue, a U.S.-Japan disaster drill that kicked off Monday ...