Large earthquake hits southwestern 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.
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.
Map: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Japan
A strong, 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:19 p.m. Japan time about 7 miles southeast of Miyazaki, Japan, data from the agency shows.
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.
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.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits southern Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit southern Japan, recorded at sea about seven miles southeast of the city of Miyazaki. It prompted a tsunami advisory.
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Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwest Japan Prompting Immediate Tsunami Warning
CCTV footage around Miyazaki City and within business and residential buildings revealed how powerful the earthquake was that struck late Monday
Earthquake in Japan Prompts Tsunami Advisory
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked the southwestern part of Japan has triggered a tsunami advisory for the entire country. According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred at approximately 9:19 p.
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