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Japan warns of possible megaquake after powerful earthquake, raising fears of potential 98-foot tsunami
Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the northern part of the country, causing 34 mostly mild injuries and some damage to roads and buildings.

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Earthquake prompts tsunami warnings in Japan. Will the US see impacts?
Tsunami advisories remain in place following 7.5 earthquake in Japan
Japan Earthquake Highlights: ‘Megaquake’ Alert After Devastating 7.5 Magnitude Tremor
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast late Monday, triggering a tsunami warning of up to 3 meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures, the Japan Meteorological Agenc...

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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Japan injures 23 people, triggers a 2-foot tsunami
Japan earthquake today: 33 injured in powerful quake, alert issued for possible ‘megaquake’ | Highlights
Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
The earthquake struck off the coast at 11:15 p.m. (1415 GMT) on Monday, and the Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami as high as 3 metres (10 feet) could hit the country's northeastern coast.

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Magnitude 7.6 quake strikes off Japan, 10 reported hurt
Japan Earthquake LIVE: Will megaquake hit soon? What govt says

Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34

Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities

Japan inspects nuclear sites as seismologists warn of another large quake

Authorities assessed the damage from Monday's 7.5-magnitude earthquake, amid warnings of aftershocks and potentially larger tremblor in the coming days.

Dozens injured after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes northern Japan

At least 30 people were injured after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit north-eastern Japan on Monday night, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, injuring over 20 people and triggering a tsunami

Magnitude-7.6 quake strikes off Japan, triggering alert for tsunami of up to 10 feet

The Japanese Meteorological Agency said the quake struck off Hokkaido and issued an alert for a tsunami of up to 10 feet.

Why Japan has issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north

Japan has issued a megaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on the main island
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