Global News
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Apr 20, 2026
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7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Japan with tsunami advisory for north coast
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Article Excerpt
WORLD
7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, tsunami alert lifted
By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press
Posted April 20, 2026 9:05 am
Updated April 20, 2026 7:21 pm
2 min read
Aftershock, tsunami warnings in effect after northern Japan struck by 7.5 magnitude earthquake – Apr 20, 2026
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and prompted au…
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