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.
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.
Tsunami warning issued for Japan after 6.9 earthquake rocks Kyushu
A tsunami warning has been issued after an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude rocked southwestern Japan today. Miyazaki prefecture, where the temblor was centered, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as the nearby Kochi prefecture,
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.
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.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan
Tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake rattled the southwest of the country on Monday.View on euronews
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories
A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has rattled southwestern Japan; the west coast is not in danger of a tsunami.
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
Japan hit by a magnitude-6.6 earthquake, tsunami warnings arise as a result
Japan was hit by a 6.6-magnitude earthquake, severely rattling the Kyushu island, according to Monday reports. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported that the earthquake was 37 kilometers deep.
Seismic Ripple: Earthquake Jolts Southern Japan, Sparks Tsunami Advisory
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan's Kyushu region. Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures, with a recorded 20-centimetre wave reaching Miyazaki city. Nuclear plants nearby reported no incidents.
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