Japan issues tsunami warning for Miyazaki Prefecture, island of Kyushu after 6.9 magnitude earthquake
2 days ago

Japan issues tsunami warning for Miyazaki Prefecture, island of Kyushu after 6.9 magnitude earthquake

Live Mint  

Japan issued a tsunami warning on Monday after an earthquake with magnitude of 6.9 struck the southwestern part of the country. According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, tsunami warnings have been issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, the southwestern island of Kyushu and nearby Kochi Prefecture. Public broadcaster NHK TV said a tsunami, estimated to be as high as 1 metre high, reached land within 30 minutes of the quake. Local media reported no immediate injuries, with live television feeds from the region on public broadcaster NHK showing no visible damage as well as calm seas, vessels operating and traffic running normally.

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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings
2 days, 13 hours ago

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late on Monday, causing two small tsunamis in the area but no damage reported. Local media reported no immediate injuries, with live television feeds from the region on public broadcaster NHK showing no visible damage as well as calm seas, vessels operating and traffic running normally. Sitting on top of four major tectonic …

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California
1 month, 1 week ago

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks California

Firstpost  

At least 5.3 million people in the state were under a tsunami warning after the earthquake. The tremors were first felt at 10:44 am in the west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border The United States National Weather Service has lifted the briefly imposed tsunami warning for the West Coast after a 7.0 …

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
1 month, 1 week ago

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

The Independent  

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Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis
1 month, 1 week ago

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being canceled. A tsunami, a word that comes from the Japanese characters for harbor and wave, is a series of extremely long …

US issues tsunami warning for coastal California, Oregon after 7.0 magnitude earthquake off coast
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

US issues tsunami warning for coastal California, Oregon after 7.0 magnitude earthquake off coast

Firstpost  

“A tsunami Warning is now in effect which includes the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Davenport, California to Douglas/Lane Line, Oregon,” a notification on the US Tsunami Warning Centers website read The earthquake struck off coast of Northern California. Image courtesy: US Tsunami Warning System A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on …

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected

ABP News  

A tsunami warning was issued after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the remote island of Izu Islands in Japan, at a depth of 10 kilometres, on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said. According to an NHK report, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands. According to AFP, Japan sits on …

Japan ends ‘megaquake’ special caution week after finding no immediate risk
5 months ago

Japan ends ‘megaquake’ special caution week after finding no immediate risk

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s government Thursday ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible “megaquake” — an earthquake of magnitude 8 strength or higher — striking the Pacific coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the country’s first-ever “megaquake advisory” on Aug. 8, hours after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off southwestern Japan. The government, in response, designated …

Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’
5 months ago

Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’

Al Jazeera  

Alert triggered panic in archipelago of 125 million people with many cancelling holidays, stocking up on essentials. Japan has lifted it warning for a higher than usual risk of a major earthquake one week after a strong tremor on the edge of the Nankai Trough seabed zone caused the government to issue its first “megaquake” advisory. Citizens can now return …

Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake
5 months ago

Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake

The Independent  

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Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory: Prepare for the worst
5 months ago

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory: Prepare for the worst

India Today  

Japan has sent out a first of its kind "megaquake" advisory, prompted by the 7.1-magnitude earthquake off the southern coast of the country on Thursday, which injured 14 people. "The likelihood of a new major earthquake is higher than normal, but this is not an indication that a major earthquake will definitely occur," the Japan Meteorological Agency said. THE FEARED …

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | Know what it is
5 months ago

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | Know what it is

India TV News  

Japan has issued its first-ever advisory on higher-than-usual risks of a megaquake after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolted on Thursday at the edge of a tremulous seabed zone along the Pacific coast known as the Nankai Trough. Japan Meteorological Agency's Nankai Trough quake advisory panel said the chance of a bigger earthquake striking after a magnitude 7 tremor was …

Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo, nearby areas
5 months ago

Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo, nearby areas

India TV News  

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck areas near Tokyo on Friday, reports said quoting national weather agency which added that it appears not to be associated with the chance of massive quake occurring from the Nankai Trough in the Pacific. The advisory was published after a magnitude 7.1 struck southwestern Japan, with its focus located in waters off Miyazaki Prefecture, …

Japan's earthquake scientists have warned residents of an eventual 'megaquake'. Here's what that means
5 months ago

Japan's earthquake scientists have warned residents of an eventual 'megaquake'. Here's what that means

ABC  

Japanese scientists say the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake" that could kill hundreds of thousands of people—although they stress the warning does not mean a colossal tremor is imminent. The JMA's "megaquake advisory" warns that "if a major earthquake were to occur in the future, strong shaking and large tsunamis would be generated". The tragedy of Japan's 2011 …

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
5 months, 1 week ago

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, causing mostly minor injuries but raising the level of concern over possible major quakes stemming from an undersea trough east of the coast. Officials said nine people were injured on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, but the injuries were mostly minor, there were no reports of serious damage …

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
5 months, 1 week ago

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns

LA Times  

People stand outside a building following an earthquake in Miyazaki, western Japan, on Thursday. A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, causing mostly minor injuries but raising the level of concern over possible major quakes stemming from an undersea trough east of the coast. Officials said nine people were injured on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, but …

Strong quake, small tsunamis hit southern Japan with minor damage
5 months, 1 week ago

Strong quake, small tsunamis hit southern Japan with minor damage

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southern Japan on Thursday but no major damage was reported and only relatively minor tsunami waves lashed the coast. The quake hit at 4:42 pm off Kyushu at a depth of 25 kilometres, the United States Geological Survey said. The USGS had initially reported two strong quakes, with magnitudes of …

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hits central Japan, no tsunami warning
7 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hits central Japan, no tsunami warning

Hindustan Times  

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook central Japan on Monday but there was no tsunami warning, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Sitting on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire", Japan is one of the world's most tectonically active countries. The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 …

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami

The Independent  

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Earthquake Today: Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert
9 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake Today: Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert

The Hindu  

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan's Fukushima region on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued. Wednesday's magnitude-7.4 quake damaged dozens of buildings in Taiwan and prompted tsunami warnings as far as Japan and the Philippines. Japan's biggest earthquake on record was a massive magnitude-9.0 undersea jolt in March 2011 off Japan's northeast coast, …

Tsunami warning for Japan's Okinawa islands downgraded to advisory: JMA
9 months, 1 week ago

Tsunami warning for Japan's Okinawa islands downgraded to advisory: JMA

China Daily  

TOKYO - Japan's weather agency on Wednesday downgraded a tsunami warning for islands of the southern Okinawa prefecture to a tsunami advisory, while still urging people there to stay away from coastal areas. A 30-centimeter tsunami was observed at the island of Yonaguni at 9:18 am local time, while small waves of 20 centimeters also reached Ishigaki island and Miyakojima …

New Year’s Day quake in Japan revives the trauma of 2011 triple disasters
1 year ago

New Year’s Day quake in Japan revives the trauma of 2011 triple disasters

Associated Press  

SUZU, Japan — The powerful earthquake that shattered the peace of New Year’s Day in central Japan did not spur massive tsunamis like those that scoured the Pacific coast in 2011, killing nearly 20,000 people and forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. But the alarms and evacuation orders, and the dozens of strong quakes that came before …

Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 62, over 300 injured
1 year ago

Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 62, over 300 injured

Live Mint  

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day has reached 62, a local government official said, adding that more than 300 injuries have also been reported, of which 20 are severe, AFP reported. 7) The earthquake comes at a sensitive time for Japan's nuclear industry, which has faced fierce opposition from some locals …

Japan earthquake toll rises to 62, officials warn of landslides, heavy rain
1 year ago

Japan earthquake toll rises to 62, officials warn of landslides, heavy rain

India Today  

The death toll in the initial 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on Monday rose to 62, news agency AFP reported on Wednesday. Since Monday, the island nation has been hit by as many as 155 earthquakes, including an initial 7.6 magnitude jolt and another more than 6, the Japan Meteorological Office said. We have received a lot …

How Japan is prone to earthquakes and has learnt to be resilient
1 year ago

How Japan is prone to earthquakes and has learnt to be resilient

Firstpost  

Japan is reeling from a series of earthquakes that left dozens of people dead, damaged buildings and knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes. “It is critical that people trapped in homes get rescued immediately.” As of early Tuesday, all major tsunami warnings by the Japan Meteorological Agency for the length of the nation’s west coast owing to …

How devastating was Monday’s earthquake in Japan?
1 year ago

How devastating was Monday’s earthquake in Japan?

Al Jazeera  

Japan’s earthquake has killed at least 30 in Ishikawa while many people are believed to be trapped under rubble. On Monday, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit Japan near the Noto Peninsula in the Ishikawa prefecture, prompting tsunami warnings for the nine prefectures along the west coast of the country and neighbouring areas such as South Korea. A tsunami wave around …

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast
1 year ago

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast

The Hindu  

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes Monday but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen strong quakes in the Japan Sea off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures starting shortly after …

Japan Earthquake: Highest-level Tsunami Warning Dropped, Residents of Coastal Areas Asked Not To Return To Homes
1 year ago

Japan Earthquake: Highest-level Tsunami Warning Dropped, Residents of Coastal Areas Asked Not To Return To Homes

News 18  

Japan Drops Highest-level Tsunami Warning But Residents in Coastal Areas Told Not to Return homes Japan has dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, which was issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday. Major Tsunami Warning in Japan Downgraded, but People Urged to Remain Alert The Japan Meteorological Agency has downgraded a “major tsunami warning” issued for central Japan’s Ishikawa …

Japan earthquake mapped: Series of powerful tremors triggers tsunami warnings across region
1 year ago

Japan earthquake mapped: Series of powerful tremors triggers tsunami warnings across region

The Independent  

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No tsunami threat to India: INCOIS
1 year ago

No tsunami threat to India: INCOIS

The Hindu  

Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre which houses the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services in Hyderabad stated that there is no tsunami threat to India following the detection of an earthquake of about magnitude 7.5 in the Ritcher Scale at 12.40 p.m. near the west coast of Honshu in Japan on Monday. Senior scientist B. Ajay Kumar informed that …

Japan earthquake terror: Videos capture people running for cover, buildings shaking and monuments crashing down as huge 7.6-magnitude tremor strikes
1 year ago

Japan earthquake terror: Videos capture people running for cover, buildings shaking and monuments crashing down as huge 7.6-magnitude tremor strikes

Daily Mail  

Terrifying footage has revealed the devastation caused by a massive earthquake that hit central Japan today with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, prompting mass evacuations, sparking fires and leaving residents trapped under the rubble of their homes. The tremors triggered a huge fire in Wajima city, in the worst-hit Ishikawa prefecture, with shocking footage showing massive flames engulfing residential buildings …

Helpline numbers issued for Indians in Japan amid tsunami warning
1 year ago

Helpline numbers issued for Indians in Japan amid tsunami warning

Hindustan Times  

The Indian embassy in Japan has set up an emergency control room and issued helpline numbers for Indian citizens after a strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami that reportedly reached the country's coast in some regions. The emergency helpline numbers are: +81-80-3930-1715 +81-70-1492-0049 +81-80-3214-4734 +81-80-6229-5382 +81-80-3214-4722 [email protected] [email protected] The embassy also urged citizens to follow instructions given by the …

Japan warns of another 7 magnitude earthquake as tsunami hits shore
1 year ago

Japan warns of another 7 magnitude earthquake as tsunami hits shore

Hindustan Times  

Tokyo: Japan's meteorological agency has warned its population to be vigilant for the next two-three days about earthquakes with seismic intensity of 7. The warning comes after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook the island nation and triggered tsunamis that reportedly reached the shore in some areas. The government said a tsunami with a deadly height of 5 meters could hit …

Japan earthquake: India issues emergency contact numbers after tsunami alerts
1 year ago

Japan earthquake: India issues emergency contact numbers after tsunami alerts

Live Mint  

Japan Earthquake: The Embassy of India in Japan has issued emergency contact numbers for Indian citizens in the Japanese archipelago. The embassy has also set up a control room for Indians to contact, as central Japan was struck by a series of powerful earthquakes on Monday, January 1. The Embassy of India in Japan declared contact numbers for the emergency …

Japan earthquake: Buildings collapsed, ’swimming pool wave’ in river
1 year ago

Japan earthquake: Buildings collapsed, ’swimming pool wave’ in river

Live Mint  

"Scary visuals" from Japan flooded social media soon after an earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hit the central part of the country on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama, Reuters reported. A video aired by NHK showed buildings collapsing in Ishikawa, while other clips circulating on social media showed "tsunami …

Japan tsunami Jan. 1 updates | Tsunami warning lowered; evacuation orders still in place
1 year ago

Japan tsunami Jan. 1 updates | Tsunami warning lowered; evacuation orders still in place

The Hindu  

Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on January 1 after a huge earthquake that damaged homes, set off a major fire and prompted authorities to urge people to run to higher ground. Media reports said two people were feared dead after the 7.5-magnitude quake struck Ishikawa prefecture on the Sea of Japan side of the main island …

Japan earthquake: Tsunami alerts for North Korea, Russia; evacuations on
1 year ago

Japan earthquake: Tsunami alerts for North Korea, Russia; evacuations on

Live Mint  

Japan earthquake: The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit central Japan on Monday has triggered Tsunami warnings in Japan, North Korea, and Russia. The Japan Meteorological Agency informed that 21 earthquakes rocked the country and all were above the magnitude of 4.0 Japan earthquake tsunami LIVE news updates As per the reports, the first Tsunami waves that hit the Japanese coastal …

Japan issues another quake warning as 4-foot tsunami waves hit Ishikawa
1 year ago

Japan issues another quake warning as 4-foot tsunami waves hit Ishikawa

Live Mint  

Japan issued another earthquake warning for Ishikawa, Toyama, and for almost all of its western coast, hours after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale hit central Japan. Japan issued a major tsunami warning for Ishikawa and lower-level tsunami warnings or advisories for the rest of the western coast of the main island of Honshu. Japan’s Nuclear Regulation …

Japan issues Tsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude quake hits Ishikawa prefecture
1 year ago

Japan issues Tsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude quake hits Ishikawa prefecture

Firstpost  

After a strong earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck the Noto region of Ishikawa prefecture, approximately 300 km from Tokyo on Monday, Japan has issued a tsunami warning for nearly its entire western coast. NHK further warned of the potential for a tsunami as high as 5 meters in Ishikawa prefecture, urging residents to move away from the coastal areas. “Hazardous …

Major Japan quake triggers tsunami waves, residents told to run
1 year ago

Major Japan quake triggers tsunami waves, residents told to run

The Hindu  

Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on January 1, 2024, after a huge earthquake that damaged homes, set off a major fire and prompted authorities to urge people to run to higher ground. Television channels interrupted normal services with special programming including of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urging people in danger areas to “evacuate as soon as …

Earthquake today: 7.6 magnitude quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued
1 year ago

Earthquake today: 7.6 magnitude quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued

Live Mint  

Japan earthquake: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale hit north-central Japan on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said. A tsunami warning has been issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has also issued tsunami alerts for North Korea and Russia's far …

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast
1 year ago

Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes Monday but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen strong quakes in the Japan Sea off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures starting …

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast, killing at least 4 people
1 year ago

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast, killing at least 4 people

NPR  

A powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast, killing at least 4 people As morning dawns in Japan, the country begins to survey the damage after a series of major new year's day earthquakes and subsequent tsunami warnings. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A powerful earthquake has struck Japan's west coast, killing at least four people and triggering tsunami warnings. Tsunami warnings …

Japan hit by series of earthquakes, sees 5-foot tsunami waves, alert in Russia, Korea
1 year ago

Japan hit by series of earthquakes, sees 5-foot tsunami waves, alert in Russia, Korea

India Today  

A series of strong earthquakes struck Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami waves as high as five foot, and prompting authorities to issue tsunami warnings and evacuation advisories for people on the country's northwestern coast, local media reported. Several videos on social media showed buildings shaking violently, prompting people to rush for cover beneath chairs and tables and raging tsunami waves …

Japan earthquake: Indian govt sets up emergency control room for Indians living in island nation
1 year ago

Japan earthquake: Indian govt sets up emergency control room for Indians living in island nation

India TV News  

Japan earthquake: The central government has set up an emergency control room for the Indians living in Japan after the country was hit by massive earthquakes of 7.5 magnitude on the New Year. "Embassy has set up an emergency control room for anyone to contact in connection with the Earthquake and Tsunami on January I, 2024," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson …

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan, residents flee some coastal areas
1 year ago

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan, residents flee some coastal areas

Al Jazeera  

Officials in Ishikawa prefecture confirm four fatalities, Kyodo news agency reports, as tens of thousands lose power. A powerful earthquake has struck central Japan, killing several people, destroying buildings, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and prompting residents in some coastal areas to flee to higher ground. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves …

Fears grow about saving people still trapped from Japan quake that has killed dozens
1 year ago

Fears grow about saving people still trapped from Japan quake that has killed dozens

NPR  

Fears grow about saving people still trapped from Japan quake that has killed dozens Enlarge this image toggle caption Hiro Komae/AP Hiro Komae/AP SUZU, Japan — A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan left at least 62 people dead Wednesday, as rescue workers fought to save those feared trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. Japan is frequently …

Japan lowers its tsunami warning but tells people not to go home after several earthquakes
1 year ago

Japan lowers its tsunami warning but tells people not to go home after several earthquakes

LA Times  

Cracks are seen on the ground in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan on Monday following an earthquake. Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen quakes in the …

Japan lowers its tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes
1 year ago

Japan lowers its tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes

NPR  

Japan lowers its tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP TOKYO — Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert after issuing one following a series of major earthquakes Monday but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more …

Tsunami warning lifted for coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks the Pacific
1 year, 1 month ago

Tsunami warning lifted for coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia after magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocks the Pacific

ABC  

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of the Pacific island nation Vanuatu late on Thursday, but a tsunami threat has passed and there have been no immediate reports of damage. Key points: Residents say it was a scary night waiting for the all clear on tsunami warnings There were initial threats of hazardous tsunami waves along the coasts of …

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