Japan Earthquake
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Prime Minister Kishida Declares Emergency as Japan Grapples with Earthquake Aftermath
TOKYO: A series of strong earthquakes, including a major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, struck central Japan’s Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, resulting in 24 reported deaths. The Japan Meteorological Agency officially named it the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Over 155 quakes have been recorded since Monday. Wajima city witnessed a large-scale fire, collapsing buildings, and numerous people…
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Japan: Tsunami Watch: Coastal Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant Amid Tsunami Warnings
Massive Earthquake Strikes Central Japan A powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake has struck Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan, triggering a tsunami warning for the region and neighboring prefectures. Officials are urging caution and immediate evacuation. Tsunami Warning and Evacuation Efforts The Japan Meteorological Agency downgraded the “major tsunami warning” for Ishikawa Prefecture but maintained a “tsunami warning” for the area and surrounding…
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Watch videos: Central Japan Rocked by Powerful 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake, Triggering Tsunami Alerts
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Japan, particularly the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture, prompting tsunami warnings and urgent evacuation orders on Monday. The quake triggered a rapid succession of tremors, including a 7.6 magnitude quake, leading to concerns about tsunami waves along the Japan coast. A confirmed 1.2-meter tsunami hit Wajima city, while a potentially more significant five-meter…
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