Published 08/08/2024 8:11:00 a.m.

Japan earthquake hits at 6.9 magnitude, tsunami warning issued

A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory on August 8, 2024.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake measured 7.1 magnitude, centered near Kyushu at a depth of 30 kilometers .
Tsunami waves of up to 50 centimeters were detected along parts of Kyushu’s southern coast and Shikoku about a half hour after the quake.

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BBC News

Japan issues 'higher than usual' megaquake risk warning

The warning comes after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Japan earlier on Thursday.

08/08/2024 3:59:07 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued

Japan Earthquake: A 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern coast on August 8, triggering a tsunami advisory.

08/08/2024 9:12:35 a.m.·India

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CTV News

A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued

A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory that urged residents to stay away from the coastline. Nine people were injured, most of them slightly, but there were no reports of serious damage.

08/08/2024 10:14:00 a.m.·Canada

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Reuters

Quake with 6.9 magnitude hits western Japan, tsunami alerts issued -NHK

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 hit western Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami advisories for several regions in the southwestern Japanese islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, public broadcaster NHK reported.

08/08/2024 7:48:42 a.m.·United Kingdom

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NDTV

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan. Tsunami Alert Issued

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit southwestern Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami advisories, public broadcaster NHK reported, but there were no immediate signs of major damage. NHK earlier reported the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.9. Authorities issued advisories for a one-metre high tsunami for the Pacific coast of the western islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, NHK said. In Miyazaki prefecture on Kyushu, 20-centimetre high wav…

08/08/2024 8:21:57 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

A powerful earthquake hits off southern Japan; tsunami advisory issued

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. Residents were urged to stay away from the coastline, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered magnitude 7.1 and was centered in waters off the eastern […]

08/08/2024 8:03:32 a.m.·United States

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