Japan, Tsunami and earthquake

Tsunami advisory lifted after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan
Japan’s Meteorological Agency withdrew a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of southwest Japan.
Tsunami advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast
A tsunami advisory has now been lifted after an earlier warning in the wake of a strong earthquake Monday off the coast of Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture, officials said. The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake’s preliminary magnitude at 6.
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.
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 warning issued & evacuations ordered after huge 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes ‘Ring of Fire’ off Japan coast
JAPAN issued a tsunami advisory after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the country on Monday. The quake was at a depth of 23 miles and mainly hit the southwestern Kyushu region, said
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.
6.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Southwestern Japan, Prompting a Tsunami Advisory
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the southwestern part of Japan on Monday, Jan. 13, prompting a tsunami advisory to be issued, authorities said. The Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement the quake happened with its epicenter in the Hyuga-Nada Sea around 9:19 p.m., local time, adding that seismic activity has continued since then.
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 alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan
A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has rattled southwestern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday that tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the temblor was centered,
Tsunami advisory triggered after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan
Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of southwest Japan.
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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