Strong quake hits southern Japan, tsunami alert issued
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A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami alert. The earthquake registered at the highest level on Japan's Shindo scale. The event is significant due to the potential for tsunami and damage, with warnings in effect.
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Early warning system likely provided seconds to minutes of alert.
The tremor measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan's Shindo scale.
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The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert.
South China Morning Post- Early warning system likely provided seconds to minutes of alert.
- Building codes and anti-seismic technology will be evaluated for performance.
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Loaded language removedA significant 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, issuing a tsunami alert. The tremor also measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan’s own Shindo scale of shaking, the agency said. More to come …
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The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert.
South China Morning PostA 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday.
South China Morning PostThe tremor measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan's Shindo scale.
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