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Major Earthquake Hits Japan, Prompts Tsunami Warnings and Evacuations

A powerful earthquake, with magnitudes reported between 7.4 and 7.7, struck off Japan's coast, triggering widespread tsunami warnings and evacuations. Authorities remain on high alert for potential aftershocks and further seismic activity, with an 80 cm tsunami already observed.

20 Apr, 03:21 — 20 Apr, 14:14
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ReutersVery High5h ago

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings - Reuters

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings  Reuters

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BBCHigh2h ago

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Japan's meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,

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NYTMostly Factual6h ago

Tsunami Warning in Japan After Strong Earthquake Strikes Offshore

The 7.4-magnitude undersea quake occurred off Iwate Prefecture, on the northeastern coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu.

By Javier C. Hernández

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FTVery High6h ago

Japan issues tsunami warning after major earthquake

Warning for wave up to 3 metres high on north-eastern coast

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le-mondeHigh6h ago

Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.4 magnitude earthquake

The quake hit at 4:53 pm local time on Monday in Pacific waters off northern Iwate prefecture and the tremor was strong enough to shake large buildings as far as Tokyo, hundreds of kilometers away.

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest

Quake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 occurred off the coast of Sanriku The strength of the earthquake has been revised up to 7.5 and the biggest waves due to the tsunami are expected in Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido prefectures, authorities said. Reuters reported that 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. Continue reading...

By Vicky Graham

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5h ago

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake.

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Fox NewsMixed6h ago

Massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued

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cbcHigh6h ago

Tsunami warning issued in Japan after major 7.5-magnitude quake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, as authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to three metres were expected.

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cnbcMostly Factual6h ago

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

The tremor had an epicentre in the Pacific Ocean and was 10 km deep, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

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DWHigh6h ago

Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake

The 7.4-magnitude quake off northern Iwate prefecture could be felt as far as Tokyo. Residents have been urged to evacuate northern coastal regions ahead of a tsunami.

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SCMPMostly Factual6h ago

Tsunami warning issued in Japan after magnitude-7.4 quake hits northeast

A tsunami warning was issued for northeast and northern Japan after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck at 4.53pm on Monday. The epicentre was off the Sanriku Coast, the Japan News reported. A tsunami warning was issued for Hokkaido and Iwate prefectures, with an expected height of three metres (10 feet). Reporting by Kyodo, Reuters. Additional reporting by SCMP’s Asia desk More to follow...

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

'New, huge quake': Japan's special advisory after 7.5 tremor; 80 cm tsunami recorded

Japan issued a special advisory warning of a heightened risk of a "huge" earthquake following a powerful 7.5 magnitude tremor off its northern coast. The quake triggered tsunami alerts and evacuations, though no major damage or injuries were reported. Officials stressed preparedness while urging residents to continue daily life.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Tsunami wave of 80 cm strikes northern Japan after powerful 7.4 earthquake

The tsunami wave was observed at 5:34 pm (local time) at a port in Kuji, Iwate, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA).

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Strong 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued - The Straits Times

Strong 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual55m ago

7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan: How Much Damage Can It Cause?

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings,Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Monday.

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DawnMostly Factual6h ago

Japan records 80-centimetre tsunami after powerful quake: JMA

An 80-centimetre tsunami wave hit a port in northern Japan on Monday after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the region, Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The wave was observed at 5:34pm (1:34pm PKT) at a port in Kuji, Iwate, JMA said. It previously said a 70-centimetre wave had struck at 5:32pm. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan earlier, the country’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres. The quake hit at 4:5...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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rte-newsMostly Factual6h ago

Japan warns of 'huge' earthquake after powerful tremor

Japan issued a special advisory today warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country's north and prompted a tsunami warning.

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sbs-newsMostly Factual6h ago

Tsunami warning issued after 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan coast

The quake, which hit near the Iwate prefecture, was strong enough to shake large buildings as far away as Tokyo.

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irish-independent6h ago

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami observed off coast

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

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cyprus-mail6h ago

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It warned of a tsunami as high as 3 metres (9.84 ft) in Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido prefecturs. The tremor had an epicentre in the Pacific Ocean and was 10 km deep, according […]

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japan-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Powerful quake triggers tsunami warning for Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido

The tsunami warning was issued after a quake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture.

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual7h ago

M7.5 quake jolts northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued - 毎日新聞

M7.5 quake jolts northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued  毎日新聞

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north

Japan warned of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt occurred in Pacific waters off its northern Iwate prefecture on Monday.

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in-cyprus3h ago

Japan revises magnitude of earthquake to 7.7 as tsunami threat looms

Japanese officials have warned that a second tsunami may be approaching the country’s northeast coast following a powerful earthquake, the magnitude of which has been revised upward to 7.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency originally reported the quake as a 7.5 magnitude event but later updated the figure, noting the depth of the tremor was 19km […]

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seeking-alphaMixed6h ago

Japan issues tsunami warning after earthquake strikes off coast

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the-journal6h ago

Tsunami warning issued as 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan

Japan’s Meteorological Agency has recorded a first tsunami wave of 70cm and has warned of waves up to three metres.

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RapplerMostly Factual6h ago

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of a tsunami as high as 3 meters (9.84 ft) in Iwate, Aomori, and Hokkaido prefectures

By Reuters

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express-tribuneMostly Factual11h ago

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

Tsunami waves of up to three metres expected as PM Takaichi sets up emergency task force

By Reuters

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zerohedgeLow4h ago

Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Japan, Triggers Tsunami Warnings

Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Japan, Triggers Tsunami Warnings A powerful and shallow 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast, triggering a tsunami at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture. Public broadcaster NHK initially warned that a tsunami up to 10 feet high was expected to hit the Iwate area on Honshu's main island. However, so far, it has been reported to be about 31 inches high. The quake was reported shortly before 17:00 local time, rattle...

By Tyler Durden

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Daily SabahMixed7h ago

Japan issues tsunami warning after strong 7.4-magnitude quake

​An earthquake ⁠with ⁠a preliminary magnitude ​of ​7.4 struck ⁠off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday ⁠afternoon, ⁠state broadcaster NHK reported, citing the Japan Meteorolo...

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myjoyonlineMixed2h ago

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued

A strong magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck off northern Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for waves of up to 3 metres (10 feet).

By David Apinga

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Japan issues tsunami warning after 7.5 quake off Sanriku coast

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the north-east coast of Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings across several prefectures and forcing authorities to order evacuations along the Pacific shoreline. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake hit at 4:52pm local time in waters off Sanriku at a depth of 10km. The tremor registered an upper 5 on the national seismic intensity scale, strong enough to disrupt movement and damage structures.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: express-tribune · 20 Apr, 03:21Full coverage: 94 · 11hWindow: 11h
express-tribune20 Apr, 03:21First to report

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

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mainichi-english20 Apr, 08:02

M7.5 quake jolts northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued - 毎日新聞

aftonbladet20 Apr, 08:06

Skalv nära Japan – befaras tre meter hög tsunami

japan-times20 Apr, 08:07

Powerful quake triggers tsunami warning for Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido

Daily Sabah20 Apr, 08:07

Japan issues tsunami warning after strong 7.4-magnitude quake

France 2420 Apr, 08:07

Strong 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

straits-times20 Apr, 08:08

Strong 7.4-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued - The Straits Times

newsbeast20 Apr, 08:08

Σεισμός- μαμούθ 7,4 Ρίχτερ ανοικτά των ιαπωνικών ακτών – Ειδοποίηση για τσουνάμι έως και 3 μέτρων

politiken20 Apr, 08:11

Kraftigt jordskælv ud for Japan udløser tsunamivarsel

FT20 Apr, 08:11

Japan issues tsunami warning after major earthquake

SCMP20 Apr, 08:12

Tsunami warning issued in Japan after magnitude-7.4 quake hits northeast

cyprus-mail20 Apr, 08:12

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

el-mundo20 Apr, 08:13

Emiten una alerta de tsunami en Japón tras un terremoto de magnitud 7.5 frente a la costa de Honshu

la-vanguardia20 Apr, 08:15

Japón ordena la evacuación inmediata en la costa de Hokkaido e Iwate por alerta de tsunami tras un fuerte terremoto de magnitud 7,5

la-repubblica20 Apr, 08:16

Giappone, terremoto di magnitudo 7.4. Registrato uno tsunami di 70 centimetri

dr-dk20 Apr, 08:17

Tsunamivarsel efter jordskælv ud for Japans kyst

helsingin-sanomat20 Apr, 08:17

Ensitiedot | Voimakas maanjäristys iski Japaniin, tsunamivaroitus annettu

yle-uutiset20 Apr, 08:17

Pohjois-Japanissa voimakas maanjäristys – alueelle tsunamivaroitus

die-presse20 Apr, 08:18

Tsunami-Warnung nach schwerem Erdbeben vor Japans Küste

AP20 Apr, 08:19

Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued - AP News

nrk20 Apr, 08:19

Tsunamivarsel etter jordskjelv med styrke 7,5 i Japan

index-hr20 Apr, 08:20

Potres jačine 7.4 u Japanu, izdano upozorenje za tsunami

20-minuten20 Apr, 08:21

Erdbeben der Stärke 7,4: Tsunamiwarnung vor Hokkaido

vg20 Apr, 08:21

Direktebilder fra Japans kyst

orf20 Apr, 08:23

Erdbeben der Stärke 7,4 erschüttert Nordjapan

dagbladet20 Apr, 08:24

Tsunami observert

CNN20 Apr, 08:25

Strong earthquake hits off Japan’s coast, tsunami warning issued - CNN

nikkei-asia20 Apr, 08:26

Strong earthquake hits northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings - Nikkei Asia

publico20 Apr, 08:26

Sismo de magnitude 7,5 atinge costa do Japão, emitido alerta de <em>tsunami</em>

Rappler20 Apr, 08:26

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

balkan-web20 Apr, 08:26

Tërmeti i fortë “shkund” Japoninë, jepet alarm për cunam

tvn2420 Apr, 08:27

Silne trzęsienie u wybrzeży Japonii. Ostrzeżenie przed tsunami

irish-independent20 Apr, 08:27

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami observed off coast

n1-serbia20 Apr, 08:33

Jak zemljotres kod obale Japana: Izdato upozorenje na cunami, vlasti kontrolišu nuklearku

rzeczpospolita20 Apr, 08:35

Silne trzęsienie ziemi w pobliżu Japonii. Wydano ostrzeżenie przed tsunami

sbs-news20 Apr, 08:36

Tsunami warning issued after 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan coast

hvg20 Apr, 08:38

7,5-ös erősségű földrengés rázta meg Japánt

rte-news20 Apr, 08:38

Japan warns of 'huge' earthquake after powerful tremor

delfi-lt20 Apr, 08:39

Japoniją supurtė žemės drebėjimas, paskelbtas perspėjimas dėl cunamio

The Guardian20 Apr, 08:39

Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest

irozhlas20 Apr, 08:40

Japonsko zasáhlo silné zemětřesení. Úřady varují před až třímetrovou vlnou tsunami

le-figaro20 Apr, 08:40

Japon : après un séisme de magnitude 7,4 dans le Nord, une alerte au tsunami émise

der-standard20 Apr, 08:40

Erdbeben der Stärke 7,4 erschütterte Nordjapan, Tsunami-Warnung ausgegeben

DW20 Apr, 08:43

Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake

NYT20 Apr, 08:44

Tsunami Warning in Japan After Strong Earthquake Strikes Offshore

seeking-alpha20 Apr, 08:45

Japan issues tsunami warning after earthquake strikes off coast

aktuality-sk20 Apr, 08:47

Silné zemetrasenie zasiahlo sever Japonska. Úrady varujú pred vlnou cunami pri pobreží

cnbc20 Apr, 08:47

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

aktualne-cz20 Apr, 08:48

Japonsko zasáhlo zemětřesení, tamní média už spatřila vlny tsunami

mkd-mk20 Apr, 08:50

Силен земјотрес го погоди северниот брег на Јапонија, издадено предупредување за цунами

il-sole-24-ore20 Apr, 08:51

Terremoto di magnitudo 7,5 al largo del Giappone, treni fermi, allerta tsunami

nzz20 Apr, 08:51

Erdbeben vor Japans Küste – Behörden warnen vor 3 Meter hohen Tsunami-Wellen

indian-express20 Apr, 08:52

Powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued

tagesschau20 Apr, 08:53

Erdbeben der Stärke 7,4 erschüttert Norden Japans - Warnung vor Tsunami

Fox News20 Apr, 08:54

Massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued

le-monde20 Apr, 08:57

Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.4 magnitude earthquake

hindustan-times20 Apr, 08:59

Tsunami wave of 80 cm strikes northern Japan after powerful 7.4 earthquake

telex20 Apr, 09:00

Háromméteres cunami közelíthet Japán felé

Dawn20 Apr, 09:03

Japan records 80-centimetre tsunami after powerful quake: JMA

the-journal20 Apr, 09:06

Tsunami warning issued as 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan

delo20 Apr, 09:07

Japonska: zaradi potresa sprožili opozorilo pred cunamijem za severovzhod države

dh-les-sports20 Apr, 09:07

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observador20 Apr, 09:09

Sismo de 7,4 ao largo do Japão com alerta de tsunami

cbc20 Apr, 09:09

Tsunami warning issued in Japan after major 7.5-magnitude quake

digi2420 Apr, 09:21

Cutremur de 7,4 în Japonia. Autoritățile au emis alertă de tsunami

berlingske20 Apr, 09:23

FAKTA: Klodens fem kraftigste jordskælv gennem tiden

24ur20 Apr, 09:26

Sever Japonske prizadel potres, svarijo pred cunamijem

danas20 Apr, 09:26

Jak zemljotres pogodio Japan, izdato upozorenje na cunami

Al Jazeera20 Apr, 09:26

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued

ruv20 Apr, 09:34

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Reuters20 Apr, 09:40

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings - Reuters

helsinki-times20 Apr, 09:45

Japan issues tsunami warning after 7.5 quake off Sanriku coast

meta-mk20 Apr, 09:47

Силен земјотрес од 7,5 степени ја погоди Јапонија и земјата се спрема за огромно цунами

iefimerida20 Apr, 10:06

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klix-ba20 Apr, 10:39

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zerohedge20 Apr, 10:55

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jutarnji-list20 Apr, 10:55

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Yahoo20 Apr, 11:24

Tsunami Alert Issued After 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan

morgunbladid20 Apr, 11:27

Vara við mjög stórum skjálfta

svenska-dagbladet20 Apr, 11:28

Skalv utanför Japan – tsunami har träffat land

n1-bih20 Apr, 11:34

UŽIVO Japan se sprema za zemljotres jačine 8 i više stepeni, očekuju se valovi visoki 3 metra

in-cyprus20 Apr, 11:37

Japan revises magnitude of earthquake to 7.7 as tsunami threat looms

vijesti-me20 Apr, 11:54

Zasad nema podataka o šteti ili povredama od jakog zemljotresa kod...

hotnews20 Apr, 11:58

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cdm-me20 Apr, 12:13

Jak zemljotres pogodio Japan, izdato upozorenje na cunami

Times of India20 Apr, 12:23

'New, huge quake': Japan's special advisory after 7.5 tremor; 80 cm tsunami recorded

myjoyonline20 Apr, 12:40

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued

BBC20 Apr, 12:53

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

faz20 Apr, 12:59

Sorge vor hohen Flutwellen: Tsunami-Warnung nach schwerem Beben vor Japans Küste

luxemburger-wort20 Apr, 13:02

Flutwellen und Evakuierungen: Heftiges Erdbeben erschüttert Japan

channel-news-asia20 Apr, 13:20

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