Japan on high alert for 'huge' 2nd quake
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A powerful quake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck northeastern and northern Japan on Monday, prompting the country's weather agency to
Japan issues tsunami warning for north and northeast prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate, after quake strikes at 4.53pm.
TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - 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 metres (10 ft) were expected.
UNR Seismology lab reports frequent aftershocks in the areas of Fallon, Yerington, and Fernley after a 5.7 magnitude earthquake on Monday April 13, 2026.
A strong earthquake erupted off the coast of the nation of Japan, the Associated Press reported, noting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center indicated the tsunami threat "has now passed."