A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency withdrew a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of southwest Japan. The quake struck shortly after 9:19 p.m. local time (7:19 a ...

Nevertheless, Japan's meteorological agency has urged the population to stay away from coastal areas. “The tsunami may strike several times. Please do not enter the sea and stay away from ...

A tsunami around 3 feet reached land in Japan within 30 minutes of the earthquake, CBS News reported. Tsunami warnings were issued for civilians, and many were told to evacuate as a precaution.

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