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NewsweekMagnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Hawaii’s Big Island
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck late Friday about eight miles south of Honaunau-Napoopoo at a depth of 14 miles. The quake was felt on Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu. No tsunami warning was issued and officials reported no immediate damage or injuries.
citizen.co.zaMagnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Miyagi Coast in Tohoku
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. on May 15, 2026, registering a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale in several cities. No tsunami threat was issued and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Tohoku Shinka…
nbcnews.comJapan Issues Emergency Earthquake Warning After 6.6 Magnitude Tremor
Japanese authorities issued an emergency earthquake warning for five northern prefectures following a preliminary magnitude 6.6 quake. The tremor struck off the country's northeastern coast on Friday. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have surfaced.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJapan Issues Tsunami Warning and Mega-Quake Advisory After 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Off Northern Coast
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast on April 20, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations in affected areas. Authorities issued an advisory for a slightly increased risk of a mega-quake in the coming week, urging residents to prepare while continuing da…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEvacuations Underway in Northeastern Japan After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan on April 20, 2026, leading to evacuations as tsunami waves approach the coastline. Waves measuring around half a meter are nearing the shore and could reach land. Authorities have initiated safety measures in response to the ev…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJapan Hit by 7.4-7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Off Northeastern Coast, Tsunami Warnings Downgraded
A strong earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast, with sources reporting magnitudes between 7.4 and 7.7, prompting initial tsunami warnings that were later downgraded. No major damage or casualties were reported, but officials warned of a heightened risk for a larger qua…
thehindu.comJapan Issues Advisory for Possible Major Earthquake After 7.5-Magnitude Quake Triggers Tsunami Warnings
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuations in several prefectures. Officials issued a special advisory warning of an elevated risk for a larger quake in the coming week. No major injuries or damage were reported, thoug…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEarthquake Felt in Central-West New South Wales; Australian Leader Visits Brunei for Fuel Discussions
Thousands of residents in central-west New South Wales reported feeling a large earthquake. An Australian leader arrived in Brunei to discuss fuel supplies, which provide 9% of Australia's diesel. Separately, Latitude Financial paid a $3.96 million fine for breaching spam laws ov…