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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the northern coast of Japan, prompting tsunami warnings and urging residents to avoid coastal areas.

Public SafetyGeopoliticsApr 20, 2026score 0.353 posts · 0 replies across 3 instances
Multiple sources report a powerful earthquake off Japan's northern coast, leading to tsunami warnings and concerns about coastal safety. The event has raised awareness about seismic risks and potential impacts on nearby regions.

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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the northern coast of Japan, prompting tsunami warnings and urging residents to avoid coastal areas.
Parent: Natural DisastersEntity: Earthquake and TsunamiImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The occurrence and impact of the earthquake and tsunami

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Tsunami warning issued in Japan after major 7.5-magnitude quake An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, as authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to three metres were expected. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/japan-tsunami-warning-9.7170022?cmp=rss
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Tsunami warning issued after powerful earthquake strikes off northern Japan coast www.sbs.com.au/news/article/japan-tsunami-warning-earthquake/u5ilh8jbm The quake was strong enough to shake large buildings as far away as Tokyo.
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Powerful earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued www.kmbc.com/article/northern-japan-earthquake-tsunami-alert/71068523 A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region.
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