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After a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan, the country's meteorological agency warned that tsunami waves of up to 3 meters (10 feet) could hit the area. While tsunami warnings ...

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 meters (10 ft.) ...

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, as authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 9.84 ft were expected. The ...

A powerful offshore earthquake in northern Japan triggered tsunami warnings Monday, sending tens of thousands scrambling to higher ground. Half a world away, it raises a simple question: How do ...

A powerful offshore earthquake has triggered a tsunami threat for coastal regions of Japan. Authorities warn of dangerous waves and strong currents, urging immediate evacuation from low-lying areas.

The quake hit at 7.53am GMT in Pacific waters off Japan's northern Iwate prefecture; it was strong enough to shake large buildings as far as Tokyo, hundreds of kilometres away ...