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Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Japan, shaking homes and disrupting bullet train services. While felt as far as Tokyo, authorities reported no casualties or tsunami threats. The quake, striking off Iwate prefecture, registered a strong intensity in Aomori. Japan, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent…

The Economic Times

Storm Jangmi batters Japan: Heavy rain, strong winds causes widespread disruption, leaves 60,000 houses without power

Tropical storm Jangmi battered Japan on Wednesday with heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread disruption and extensive property damage. The storm left nearly 60,000 households without power as authorities warned of worsening weather conditions.

The Times of India

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan

A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Japan on Friday. The tremor occurred in Pacific waters off Miyagi prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. There were no immediate reports of damage. Nuclear power plants in Miyagi and Fukushima reported no abnormalities. Bullet train services were…

The Economic Times

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Japan rocked by 6.2 magnitude earthquake week on from ‘mega-quake’ warning

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The Independent UK

Earthquake shakes northern Japan a week after ‘mega-quake’ warning

The quake occurred on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island

The Independent UK

Japan announces new name for days over 40C after hottest summer ever

‘Kokushobi’ will be used in weather forecasts to warn that extreme heat is on the way.

Euronews

Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Authorities have urged residents of the affected areas to seek higher ground, heed safety instructions and exercise caution.

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Japan on Edge as Magnitude 6.2 Quake Sparks Injuries, Rail Chaos and Nuclear Safety Fears

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan, injuring four people, triggering aftershocks and halting bullet trains as nuclear plants were checked.

International Business Times UK

Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel despite the ‘megaquake’ warning?

The ‘megaquake’ warning is the first since the category was introduced in 2022.

Euronews

34 injured as Japan recovers from 7.5 magnitude earthquake

Hundreds of residents were evacuated from their homes in one area

The Independent UK

Japan issues megaquake warning after 7.5-magnitude tremor injures 33 people

Japan is on alert for a further huge earthquake which could bring tsunami waves of up to three metres high in the coming week

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Japan after recent earthquakes?

Japan is asking those in affected areas to be on high alert for at least a week

The Independent UK

10 Videos of Terrifying 7.5 Quake in Japan: Huge Tsunami Alerts Trigger Mass Evacuations

Japan is shaken by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake off Aomori Prefecture, triggering tsunami alerts and mass evacuations while authorities report injuries but no major nuclear or infrastructure damage.

International Business Times UK

Japan Quake Sparks Panic Online as 'Japanese Baba Vanga' Manga Prediction About a 2025 Mega Tsunami Resurfaces

A December 2025 Japan quake sparks online panic as a manga's 'mega-tsunami' prediction resurfaces, though experts confirm it's an unverified myth.

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After Massive Japan Earthquake, Scientists Warn of Potential Tsunami Impact Across Pacific Rim

A massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan, triggering tsunami warnings. Scientists warn of potential impacts across the Pacific Rim as the Ring of Fire shows increased activity.

The Independent UK

Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 33

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

International Business Times UK

Horror in Japan as 3m Tsunami Warning Follows 7.6-Magnitude Quake: 90,000 Forced to Evacuate Homes

A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering 3m tsunami warnings. Authorities have evacuated thousands while emergency teams assess damage and injuries across the affected region.

International Business Times UK

Aside From Super Typhoon Uwan, Recent Japan Earthquake Brings Tsunami Fears to the Philippines – How Likely Will This Happen?

After super typhoon Uwan, Filipinos are worried about the possibility of a tsunami after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Japan.

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Japan and South Korea record hottest summers in history

Record temperatures come amid scientists’ warnings that climate change is causing more frequent extreme weather events.

International Business Times

Japan, South Korea Had Hottest Summer On Record In 2025

Japan and South Korea sweltered this year through the hottest summers since records began, their weather agencies said Monday.

International Business Times

Japan Lifts Tsunami Advisory After Russia Quake

Japan's weather office on Thursday lifted a tsunami advisory imposed a day earlier after Russia's Far East was rocked by one of the strongest earthquakes on record.

International Business Times

Japan Sees New Record High Temperature Of 41.2C

Japan sweltered in a new record temperature of 41.2C on Wednesday, with the mercury also hitting 40C in the ancient capital of Kyoto for the first time since observations began.

International Business Times UK

Tokara Island Hit by 1,600 Earthquakes: Is the Megaquake Predicted by Manga Artist Coming True?

Over 1,600 quakes hit Japan's Tokara Islands, sparking fears after a manga predicted a megaquake on 5 July. Experts warn against panic and stress science.

International Business Times UK

900 Japan Earthquakes Recorded in Tokara Islands Over Two Weeks – Is the 'Asian Baba Vanga's' July Prediction Coming True?

A swarm of nearly 900 earthquakes has rattled Japan's Tokara Islands, intensifying fears tied to a 5 July tsunami prophecy by manga artist Ryo Tatsuki.

The Guardian - US

White House to take choice of Pentagon chief of staff out of Hegseth’s hands

Exclusive: The intervention to marginalize Ricky Buria is aimed at insulating the Pentagon from any more missteps

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