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Japan lifts tsunami advisory

Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7-magnitude quake in country’s northeast

TOKYO — Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

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6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan's coast, prompts local tsunami warning

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Tsunami advisory issued after 6.7-M earthquake strikes off northern Japan

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Japan warns of tsunami after 6.7-magnitude earthquake

Japan's weather authorities have issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the country's northern Pacific coast

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Japan alerts citizens about possible megaquake

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Japan rocked by ANOTHER earthquake amid catastrophic ‘megaquake’ alert days after 7.5-mag trembler sparked tsunami panic

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Tsunami advisory lifted after magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region

After Monday's earthquake, the government issued a special advisory warning residents across a wide area, from Hokkaido in the north to Chiba, east of Tokyo, to be on alert for an increased possibilit...

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Japan tsunami warning after 6.7-magnitude quake

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Japan hit by another strong earthquake 2 days after 7.6 magnitude earthquake; rare ‘Megaquake’ advisory issued

US and Japan hold joint flight drills

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US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan

U.S. strategic bombers joined a fleet of Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise meant to demonstrate their military cooperation around Japan's airspace, defense officials said Thursday, as...

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US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says

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Japan Says It Held Joint Military Drills With U.S. Over Sea of Japan

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Another Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Japan: What We Know

A powerful earthquake of 6.7 magnitude struck northeast Japan on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports.

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Here’s What to Know About Japan’s Mega Quake Advisory

Japan’s government says that the chances of a magnitude 8 earthquake have increased. Scientists can’t predict when one will strike, but it represents a meaningful jump over typical odds.

Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tensions simmer

Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defense ministry said late Tuesday, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

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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

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U.S. and Japan flex military muscles in a show of force amid Tokyo's feud with Beijing

This follows joint drills by Chinese and Russian strategic bombers and fighters on Tuesday that prompted Japan and South Korea to scramble planes to monitor them.

Map: 6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan

A strong, 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:44 p.m. Eastern about 71 miles northeast of Hachinohe, Japan, data from the agency shows.

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China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in

China and Japan clash over 'dangerous' radar incident as Chinese jets target Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, escalating military tensions between the nations.