A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering widespread tsunami alerts and waves that reached across the Pacific Ocean.
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A 7.0 magnitude earthquake rattled Northern California the morning of December 5, causing tremors as far south as San Francisco and sparking evacuation warnings for communities along the coastline.
Tsunami Warning Issued After Strong Quake Hits Northeastern Japan
A strong earthquake of estimated magnitude 7.3 hit northeastern Japan late Wednesday, and a tsunami warning was issued for the region’s Pacific coast. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the height of the forecast tsunami was estimated at one meter. The quake struck at around 11:36 p.m. and was centered off the coast of Fukushima prefecture,… Continue reading Tsunami Warning Issued After Strong Quake Hits Northeastern Japan