Massive earthquake hits Japan: Viral videos show panic, chaos; ‘megaquake’ alert issued – The Times of India

Massive earthquake hits Japan: Viral videos show panic, chaos; ‘megaquake’ alert issued – The Times of India

A powerful earthquake struck off northern Japan late on Monday, unleashing scenes of fear and confusion across several prefectures as buildings swayed, glass shattered and residents rushed into the freezing night. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) confirmed the quake at magnitude 7.5, revised from an initial 7.6, and said it lasted long enough to send…

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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan; 16-inch tsunami wave recorded – The Times of India

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan; 16-inch tsunami wave recorded – The Times of India

A strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, triggering tsunami alerts and small waves along the Pacific coast, with authorities urging residents to move to higher ground as safety checks and damage assessments began.The Japanese meteorological agency (JMA) said the quake hit around 11:15pm local time, with its epicenter located about 80 km…

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Powerful earthquake: Japan hit with 6.7 magnitude quake; tsunami warning issued – The Times of India

Powerful earthquake: Japan hit with 6.7 magnitude quake; tsunami warning issued – The Times of India

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Sunday evening, shaking buildings across Iwate Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the magnitude 6.7 quake hit at 5:03pm (local time), with the epicentre located in the Pacific off Sanriku at a depth of around 10km.The Japan Meteorological Agency to issued an advisory…

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