Large Earthquake Strikes Off Japan Coast

Strong earthquake hits southwestern Japan, triggering temporary tsunami alerts
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.
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 advisory lifted after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast
TOKYO and LONDON -- 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.
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.
Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan
Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Monday after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the southwest of the country. The public warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted. The agency initially gave the magnitude estimate at 6.
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.
No tsunami threat for US after powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes off coast of Japan
TOKYO – A powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook parts of southern Japan on Monday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was reported about 7 miles to the east-southeast of Miyazaki just after 9 p.m. local time (7 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 30 miles.
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.
6.8 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.
Japan’s 6.9 magnitude earthquake sparks tsunami threat
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.
6.8-magnitude Quake Prompts Japan Tsunami Alert
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late on Monday, causing two small tsunamis in the area but no damage reported.
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Japan Meteorological Agency reports a 6.9 magnitude quake in southwestern Japan and issues a tsunami warning
TOKYO (AP) — Japan Meteorological Agency reports a 6.9 magnitude quake in southwestern Japan and issues a tsunami warning.
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