Japan, Tsunami and earthquake

Strong earthquake hits southwestern Japan, triggering temporary tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.
Tsunami alert lifted after 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.
Japan: 6.9 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
On January 13, 2025, in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, security video captured intense shaking caused by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake. The quake prompted people to rush out to a parking lot, ducking and covering their heads for safety.
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
Fukushima museum urges owners to collect items recovered after 2011 tsunami in final display
The final exhibition encouraging owners to collect items that were swept away by the tsunami following the 2011 Great East ...
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Raw Footage of Planes Swept Away by Japan Tsunami
The Japanese coast guard has released previously unseen video of automobiles and planes being swept away by the March 11 tsunami that hit Sendai airport and port towns across northern Japan.
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From journalists' perspectives: Memories of the 2011 Japan tsunami and earthquake
As Japan’s “triple disaster” - quake, tsunami and nuclear crisis - unfolded after March 11, 2011, Associated Press journalists fanned out across the northern region of Tohoku to report and ...
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Tsunami precautions
Major tsunami warning (expected height over 3 meters): This warning was issued during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Wooden structures will be completely destroyed and washed away.
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Thousands in shelters overnight after tsunami warnings in Japan
Tsunami warnings were issued and later downgraded. About 60 tremors have been recorded following the initial quake. A snowboarder on holiday in Japan's Hakuba Alps said his entire hotel room shook ...
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Here’s the Travel Impact After Japan Issues Tsunami Warnings
Japan issued a tsunami warning after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa, leading to flight cancellations and transportation disruptions. Inbound tourism in Japan has nearly recovered to pre ...
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Japan's earthquake and tsunami halt Nissan Leaf production; other automakers also affected
Mazda will announce any further production changes for March 17 onward as soon as a decision is made. Honda's Statement on the Major Earthquake in Northeastern Japan Honda would like to express ...