Earthquake

Japan earthquake kills at least 6, recovery efforts underway – National

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Japan earthquake kills at least 6, recovery efforts underway – National

The powerful earthquake that hit central Japan on New Year’s Day killed at least six people, as police and local authorities report cases of bodies being pulled from the rubble of collapsed buildings. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck in the middle of the afternoon on Monday, destroying buildings, knocking out power … Read more

Metre-High Waves Hit Japan Coast, Locals Told To Evacuate

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Metre-High Waves Hit Japan Coast, Locals Told To Evacuate

Japan tsunami (representational) A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami warnings and authorities to urge people in the area to move to higher ground.” All residents must evacuate immediately to higher ground,” national broadcaster NHK said after the quake hit the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture around 4:10 … Read more