Powerful Earthquake In Japan
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On January 13, 2025, at 9:19 p.m. local time, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southwestern Japan, with its epicenter in the Hyuga-Nada Sea near Miyazaki Prefecture.AP News
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued tsunami advisories for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures, warning of possible waves up to one meter.news
A 20-centimeter tsunami was observed at Miyazaki Port.AP News
The advisories were lifted before midnight after the immediate threat subsided.
The earthquake caused minor damage, including a small landslide and ruptured underground water pipes, and resulted in one reported injury in Kyushu.AP News
No abnormalities were detected at nearby nuclear plants.AP News
Officials cautioned residents about potential aftershocks in the following days.
Japan is situated along the “Ring of Fire,” making it prone to frequent seismic activity.AP News
The JMA continues to monitor crustal activity, particularly along the Nankai Trough, an area with a historical pattern of producing significant earthquakes.People.com
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A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Japan, triggering a tsunami warning for the eastern coast! The quake hit at a depth of around 10km, with its epicenter located off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture. This is a developing story, and we will bring you updates as more information becomes available. Powerful Earthquake in Japan: Kyushu in Ruins, Subway Destroyed. Stay tuned for the latest news and footage of the aftermath, in the video published on Jan 16, 2025, by Planet News, as “Powerful Earthquake in Japan: Kyushu in Ruins, Subway Destroyed“, below:
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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit southern Japan, prompting tsunami advisories for the southern prefectures of Miyazaki and Kochi, in the video published on Jan 13, 2025, by USA TODAY, as “Watch as a 6.9 earthquake shakes southern Japan| USA TODAY“, below;
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The USGS says there is no threat of a tsunami after southwestern Japan was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake Monday. Even so, Japan’s meteorological agency is warning people not to go into the sea or any coastal areas, in the video published on Jan 13, 2025, by CBS News, as “6.8 earthquake hits southwestern japan, USGS says there’s no threat of tsunami”, below:
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