tsunami warning

Japan's vulnerability to earthquakes and tsunamis stems from its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. A recent magnitude 7.4 quake off Iwate Prefecture triggered a tsunami warning. The nation's preparedness, including regular drills and building designs, helps mitigate the impact of these frequent seismic events.

A powerful earthquake hit Japan, triggering a tsunami alert with warnings of large waves. India and South Korea strengthened ties, signing MoUs to boost trade and cooperation. A tragic bus accident in Udhampur claimed 21 lives, with PM Modi announcing compensation. In the US, President Trump reacted strongly after a jet was shot down over Iran.

Japan issued a special advisory warning of a heightened risk of a "huge" earthquake following a powerful 7.5 magnitude tremor off its northern coast. The quake triggered tsunami alerts and evacuations, though no major damage or injuries were reported. Officials stressed preparedness while urging residents to continue daily life.

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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaska peninsula late Saturday local time, triggering a tsunami warning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Alaska was hit by a 9.2-magnitude earthquake in March 1964, the strongest ever recorded in North America. More than 250 people were killed by the quake and the tsunami.

A statement issued by the Pacific tsunami warning centre named the UAE, Oman and Yemen among the countries that could be hit this evening if a tsunami does result from the earthquake.

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, triggering a tsunami warning. The US Geographic Survey reported the earthquake as magnitude 7.6 with a depth of 32km. The waves could hit the Philippines by midnight, according to the Philippine Seismology Agency Phivolcs. The U.S. tsunami warning System warned of waves up to 3 meters above tide level along some Philippine coasts. A tsunami is a series of ocean waves with extremely long wavelengths and high energy.

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Japan, the US West Coast, and Ecuador are under alert, with evacuations underway. Initial tsunami waves have already hit Japan, and authorities are closely monitoring nuclear facilities as emergency services remain on high alert, urging residents to evacuate and stay safe.

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Honduras on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or fatalities. The shallow quake was recorded around 150 km north of the Honduran coastline shortly after 2:00 am (0800 GMT). The Pacific tsunami warning Center said there was "no significant threat" of a tsunami.

The Centre has asked IIT-Kharagpur to help set up a tsunami warning system.

In a significant event on Monday, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook north central Japan, as per NHK, the public broadcaster. In reaction, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued tsunami warnings for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. Anticipating waves up to 5 meters in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, authorities remain on high alert. NHK reports waves over 1 meter hitting Wajima City's coast in Ishikawa Prefecture. Hokuriku Electric Power is inspecting nuclear facilities for safety post-quake, NHK reveals.

The Indian National Institute of Ocean Information Services in the city is planning to set up 35 seismic stations on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the next two years to improve tsunami warning systems.

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's coast has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii, and the US West Coast. A tsunami warning indicates that a tsunami is either already occurring or is expected to hit soon. Officials are cautioning residents to move inland, especially near Northern California, where waves could reach 5.5 feet.

A significant 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Alaska on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami warning across a large portion of the Alaska Peninsula and extending towards Anchorage. The earthquake, centered off Sand Point on Popof Island, prompted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to issue the warning due to the potential for serious damage.

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Honduras on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or fatalities.

HYDERABAD: The ideal place for setting up a tsunami warning centre in India is Visakapatnam, suggested Tadepalli Murthy, in-charge of the Canadian cyclone warning system.

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck 219 kilometres south-southeast of Severo on the Kuril chain far north of Japan. It was 56 kilometres (37 miles) deep. The Pacific tsunami warning center said hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) of the quake's epicenter.

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Mindanao region of the Philippines on Friday. The seismic event originated at a considerable depth of 62 kilometers, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. This significant tremor has raised concerns across the affected area, prompting immediate attention and further investigation into its impact.

A tsunami warning was issued for Papua New Guinea after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit off New Britain Island. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Waves between one and three meters were expected, with potential for smaller waves in the Solomon Islands.

At least 215 people were reported dead in the magnitude-8.8 earthquake that struck at a depth of 22 miles in the Pacific near the city of Concepcion, Chile's 2nd largest city. tsunami warnings were issued in the entire Pacific region.

The quake was estimated at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles) USGS added. A tsunami warning was issued after the quake, the US tsunami warning System said. "Hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 kilometers of the epicenter," the agency says in a separate statement.