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A massive 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific ...

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Japan is no stranger to severe earthquakes. It lies on the Ring of Fire, an area of intense seismic and volcanic activity on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered magnitude 7.1 and was centered in waters off the eastern coast of Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu at a depth of about 19 miles.

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Strong 7.1 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, triggers tsunami advisories The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 7.1, according to USGS, and was recorded about 15 miles deep ...