The U.S. Geological Survey says a 6.0-magnitude earthquake has rocked south central Alaska. The quake struck Thursday morning ...

A powerful quake rattled northern Japan Sunday evening, followed by several more temblors, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. A tsunami advisory was issued. The earthquake, with an upgraded ...

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A 6.7-magnitude quake struck off Japan’s coast early Sunday evening, prompting a tsunami advisory, which was later lifted. By Ashley Ahn Japan briefly issued a tsunami advisory on Sunday after a ...

The quake that hit northern Japan on Sunday caused temporary power outages and train delays. No injuries or damage were reported, and a tsunami advisory was cancelled. A powerful 6.9 magnitude quake ...

TOKYO – Tiny tsunami waves hit Japan’s northern Pacific coast on Nov 9 following an offshore 6.9-magnitude earthquake. The first tsunami hit Miyako city, in northern Iwate prefecture, at 5.37pm ...

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake measuring 4 on Japan's seismic intensity scale struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on Sunday evening, triggering tsunami waves of 20 centimeters in some areas and ...

Tsunamis can’t be predicted, but there are steps you can take to stay safe. By Camille Baker A tsunami is in the news. Here are answers to some common questions about the phenomenon. Most tsunamis are ...

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