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Earthquake Sets off Brief Tsunami Alert and a Megaquake Advisory in Northern Japan

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake for its coastal areas.

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Major 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, prompting tsunami alerts

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Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert

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Earthquake reported off Japanese coast, should Californians be worried?

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Monday, April 20, with tsunami advisories issued off the coast of the country, but what about the California coast?

Scientific American · 9h

Risk of ‘megaquake’ in Japan higher after powerful earthquake strikes

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DEVELOPING: Tsunami warning in Japan after massive earthquake

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Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Thousands of people were told to leave coastal areas for higher ground after the quake in waters off Iwate prefecture, 530km (330 miles) north of the capital Tokyo.

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Map: Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Japan

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Japan Eases Back Tsunami Warning After Magnitude 7.7 Quake, No Immediate Reports of Casualties, Damage

China Daily Global Edition

Japan eases arms export rules

TOKYO - The Japanese government revised limits on defense equipment exports Tuesday to enable the sale of weapons overseas, Kyodo News reported.

TAG24 on MSN

Japan issues warning after powerful quake rattles Tokyo and sparks tsunami wave

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Monday, leading to a special advisory warning of an increased risk for more powerful quakes.

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Japan eases tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

Two hours after the tremor tsunami waves as high as 80 cm had been detected. A tsunami warning was later downgraded to a tsunami advisory.

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Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.

Free Malaysia Today on MSN

Japan to ease arms export rules

Government spokesman Minoru Kihara said a revision of the defence transfer rules could allow overseas sales of lethal weapons.

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Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 ft) were expected.