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The 6.2-magnitude quake hit the southern part of Hokkaido at 5:23 a.m., according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, which revised its initial
Residents in northern Japan faced tsunami warnings Monday after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast.
Japan has lifted its special earthquake advisory, issued after a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake, but officials still caution about potential future tremors.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government had set up an emergency task force and urged citizens in the affected areas to evacuate to safety.
A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, measured at a magnitude of 7.7 by the Japan Meteorological Agency. TSUNAMI WARNING: The ea
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 Japan Meteorological Agency has upped the risk of a megaquake to 1 per cent, compared to 0.1 per cent at other times.
TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 ft) were expected.
Aerial footage shows tsunami waves hitting Hokkaido, Japan following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake which rocked the country on Monday.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook northern Japan on Monday, elevating that country's risk advisory for a "mega-quake."