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    HomeNewsWorldMagnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, tsunami warnings issued

    Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, tsunami warnings issued

    Tsunami warnings were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the temblor was centred, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as nearby Kochi Prefecture, shortly after the quake struck at 9:19 pm local time, according to the agency.

    Moneycontrol News
    January 13, 2025 / 19:09 IST
    Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings

    A powerful earthquake with a initial magnitude of 6.9 has hit Japan's Kyushu region on Monday, said Japan Meteorological Agency.

    The agency issued tsunami warnings for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the earthquake was centered, in the Kyushu region, as well as for nearby Kochi Prefecture, shortly after the tremor occurred at 9:19 pm local time.

    The extent of the damage is not yet known.

    Japan is prone to frequent earthquakes due to its position along the "Ring of Fire," a region in the Pacific Basin characterized by volcanoes and fault lines.

    Moneycontrol News
    first published: Jan 13, 2025 06:54 pm

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