A potential mega-quake in northern Japan has been issued as an alert following a M7.5 tremor that has triggered a tsunami.
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A potential mega-quake in northern Japan has been issued as an alert following a M7.5 tremor that has triggered a tsunami.
Parent: Natural DisastersEntity: Earthquake and TsunamiImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Potential mega-quake and tsunami in northern Japan
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NHK: Alert for potential mega quake issued, tsunami warnings lifted
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260420_300/
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Alert for potential mega #quake issued, tsunami warnings lifted | NHK
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an alert for a potential mega quake, following the magnitude 7.7 quake on Monday. The agency says residents in seven prefectures should prepare for disaster and listen for any updates.
Officials say there is an increased probability of a mega quake along two deep-sea trenches in the Pacific Ocean. The alert covers 182 cities and towns from Hokkaido to Chiba.
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260420_300/
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NHK:Alert for potential mega quake issued, tsunami advisories lifted
"...The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an alert for a potential mega quake, following the magnitude 7.7 quake on Monday. The agency says residents in seven prefectures should prepare for disaster and listen for any updates.
Officials say there is an increased probability of a mega quake along two deep-sea trenches in the Pacific Ocean.
The alert covers 182 municipalities in the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, Ibaraki, and Chiba. ..."
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260421_300/
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Alert issued for a potential mega-quake in northern Japan following a M7.5 tremor that has triggered tsunami. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260420_300/
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Alert issued for a potential mega-quake in northern Japan following a M7.5 tremor that has triggered tsunami. www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ne...
80cm tsunami observed, warning...
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