Japan Earthquake News

Japan: Earthquakes death toll at least 55; thousands of buildings damaged

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A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 55 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned on Tuesday that more quakes could lie ahead. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area. Damage was … Read more

Japan Earthquake Tsunami Live Updates: All Tsunami Warnings Lifted

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Earthquake in Japan: Japan was hit by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year’s Day. A day after Japan was struck by a powerful earthquake of 7.6 magnitude, the country lifted all tsunami warnings and advisories put in place after a major quake on New Year’s Day, a meteorological agency official told AFP on Tuesday. Small … Read more