The Japanese government has warned of a slightly heightened risk of a megaquake in the next week after a strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northeastern coast on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and the US Geological Survey.
Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued | CNN
The Japanese government has warned of a slightly heightened risk of a megaquake in the next week after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northeastern coast on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and the US Geological Survey.
A television shows a news report on Japan Meteorological Agency's tsunami warning Monday, saying the agency expects tsunami waves of up to three meters (9.8 feet) to reach coastal areas in northeastern Japan.
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