6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan

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 magnitude 6.6 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.
6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Miyazaki Prefecture Monday evening in Japan, initially setting off a tsunami warning before it was called off, officials said.
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
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