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Japan earthquake live: Strong aftershocks follow megaquake warning

Japan has recorded a series of powerful aftershocks in the past several hours, including a magnitude 5.7 earthquake near the east coast of Honshu and a 4.9 earthquake in the Hokkaido region shortly after.

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Japan rattled by 7.5-magnitude earthquake, authorities warn of aftershocks

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Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami

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Why Japan issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north

TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan's main island of Honshu, and just s...

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Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34

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Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes off Japan's northern coast, injuring dozens; triggers 2-foot tsunami

Here’s What to Know About Japan’s Mega Quake Advisory

Japan’s government says that the chances of a magnitude 8 earthquake have increased. Scientists can’t predict when one will strike, but it represents a meaningful jump over typical odds.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser

At least 30 injured as strong quake strikes off Japan; no tsunami threat to Hawaii

TOKYO >> Japanese authorities lifted tsunami warnings on Tuesday hours after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern regions, injuring at least 30 people and forcing about 90,000 residents to evacuate their homes.

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Japan inspects nuclear sites as seismologists warn of another large quake

Authorities assessed the damage from Monday's 7.5-magnitude earthquake, amid warnings of aftershocks and potentially larger tremblor in the coming days.

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Japan tsunami live: First official megaquake warning issued

Japan tsunami live updates: First official megaquake warning issued after 33 hurt by rare 7.5-magnitude tremor - Nuclear power plants urgently carry out checks and at least 90,000 people evacuated

There are no reports of Malaysians affected by the earthquake in Japan, says Wisma Putra

The Foreign Affairs Ministry, through the Embassy of Malaysia in Tokyo, has yet to receive any reports of Malaysians affected by the earthquake on Monday (Dec 8).

Major earthquake in Tokyo metropolitan area may claim 18,000 lives: estimate

A powerful earthquake that has a high chance of occurring beneath Tokyo and nearby areas within the next few decades could kill 18,00

Anadolu Agency

Japan says earthquake in capital could kill 18,000, cost $535B in damage

An earthquake with a high likelihood of striking beneath Tokyo and nearby areas in the coming decades could kill 18,000 people and cause 83 trillion yen ($535 billion) in economic damage in the worst-case scenario, according to a Japanese draft government estimate.