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Strong, Shallow Quake Shakes Japan’s Shimane Prefecture as JMA Warns of Aftershocks

Authorities now focus on a weeklong window of elevated aftershock risk following inspections that cleared energy facilities.

Tsunami Advisory Lifted After 6.7–6.9 Quake Off Northern Japan

US B-52s Train With Japanese Fighters as Regional Tensions Rise

Japan Issues Rare Megaquake Advisory as Injuries Rise After M7.5 Off Northern Coast

Tsunami Warnings Lifted After Powerful Quake Off Northeast Japan

Powerful 7.6 Quake Off Northern Japan Triggers Tsunami Warnings

Tsunami Advisory Lifted After Strong Quake Off Iwate Sends Small Waves Ashore

Remains of Girl Missing Since 2011 Japan Tsunami Identified After 14 Years

Japan Speeds Megaquake Preparedness as Tokara Islands Endure Over 1,000 Quakes