Major Tsunami Alert After M7.7 Quake Strikes Japan’s Honshu Coast
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake off Japan’s Honshu coast triggers tsunami warnings, with waves up to 3 meters expected. Evacuations underway as authorities activate emergency protocols.
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A magnitude-7.7 earthquake off Japan’s Honshu coast triggers tsunami warnings, with waves up to 3 meters expected. Evacuations underway as authorities activate emergency protocols.
Major 7.7 magnitude quake strikes northeastern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and mass evacuations. Nuclear plants report normal operations amid transportation disruptions.
Deadly floods in Afghanistan since March 25 have killed 148 people, with thousands displaced and agricultural lands destroyed, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
At least 25 killed and dozens injured in NW Pakistan’s heavy rains since March 25, with ongoing rescue efforts amid climate concerns.
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A magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck waters off Taiwan’s Yilan County on Saturday, with no immediate casualties reported. Chinese and regional authorities confirm ongoing safety assessments.