6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan

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.
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.
Tsunami advisory lifted after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan
Japan’s Meteorological Agency withdrew a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of southwest 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.
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Powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's Kyushu; tsunami advisory issued
A very strong magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near the coast of Miyazaki, Japan on Monday evening (Jan 13). According to reports, the earthquake hit at 9.19 pm local time (GMT +9).
Plane and passengers shake as magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits off coast of Japan
Tsunami alerts in southern Japan were lifted after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit off the coast of Kyushu on Monday. The quake struck at a depth of approximately 22 miles and caused two small tsunamis;
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan
Tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake rattled the southwest of the country on Monday.View on euronews
Large Earthquake Strikes Off Japan Coast; Tsunami Advisory Issued
The quake was centered just offshore of Kyushu, about 7 miles east of the coastal town of Miyazaki, about 520 miles southwest of Tokyo. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded it as a preliminary 6.8-magnitude quake, and data from the agency indicated “strong” shaking in Miyazaki.
Earthquake followed by tsunami advisories rattle Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kyushu Region, Tsunami Advisory Issued
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the earthquake had an intensity level of 5 on the Japanese scale.
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US-Japan air exercise builds on response to massive earthquake on Noto Peninsula
U.S. Army aviators and Japanese troops are participating in Nankai Rescue, a U.S.-Japan disaster drill that kicked off Monday ...