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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Japan with tsunami warning
Japan
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 10:16 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan, prompting a tsunami warning for waves up to one metre.
SO WHAT?
The earthquake and tsunami threat could cause casualties, damage and coastal disruption.
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