Massive Earthquake Hits Japan, Triggers Megaquake Warnings

Japan is on high alert after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck its southern islands on Thursday. In an unprecedented move, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory,” warning that a larger and more devastating earthquake could occur in the coming week. The advisory cautions that the risk of strong seismic activity and a …

A magnitude 8.1 earthquake hits the coast of New Zealand, triggering a second tsunami warning

Tsunami alerts were issued for New Zealand and tsunami watches were issued for Hawaii after several strong earthquakes struck along the New Zealand coast on Thursday night and Friday morning. According to the US Geological Survey, the strongest quake measuring 8.1 magnitudes occurred 600 miles northeast of New Zealand on Friday morning. There were no …

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