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 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.
Tsunami threat issued for Japan after 6.9 earthquake rocks Kyushu
The threat of a tsunami is hanging over Japan after an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude rocked the coast today. Miyazaki prefecture, where the temblor was centered, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as the nearby Kochi prefecture,
6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan's Kyushu Region, Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu region on Monday, according to the Meteorological Agency. Tsunami warnings were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture. The extent of damage was not immediately clear.
Japan issues tsunami warnings following 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Kyushu
Following the tremor, tsunami warnings were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture and the nearby Kochi Prefecture, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
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.
Large Earthquake Strikes Off Japan Coast; Tsunami Advisory Issued
The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said there was no threat of a tsunami to the U.S. West Coast or Hawaii. There were no immediate reports of damage or major injuries, but residents in some coastal areas were told to evacuate as a precautionary measure.
Tsunami warning in Japan: “please do not enter the sea”
On Monday evening, after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southwest Japan, the authorities issued a tsunami warning. Following the earthquake, which struck off the coast of Miyazaki at around 9:19pm (12:19 GMT),
6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan, followed by tsunami threat
Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the quake was centered, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as nearby Kochi Prefecture, in Shikoku island, shortly after the
Japan issues tsunami warning for Miyazaki Prefecture, island of Kyushu after 6.9 magnitude earthquake
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, prompting tsunami warnings for Miyazaki and Kochi Prefectures. The quake occurred at 9:19 pm local time, with damage assessments ongoing. Japan's location along the Ring of Fire makes it prone to seismic activity.
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