Powerful Quake Off Japan’s Iwate Coast Tests Nation’s Preparedness

Japan’s Iwate coast experienced a strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake on Sunday evening. While a tsunami advisory was issued, it was quickly lifted after minimal waves were observed. No significant damage or casualties were reported thanks to Japan’s robust infrastructure.

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Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Iwate Coast; Tsunami Advisory Lifted

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan on Sunday evening, shaking large parts of t...

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NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center: #TsunamiAdvisory following 7.8 mag #earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

THE TSUNAMI ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, Amchitka Pass, Alaska (125 miles W of Adak) to Attu, Alaska

No tsunami observations are available to report.

A TSUNAMI THREAT EXISTS FOR PARTS OF THE PACIFIC LOCATED CLOSER TO THE EARTHQUAKE. BUT IT IS STILL TOO EARLY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS A POSSIBLE TSUNAMI THREAT TO HAWAII.

7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia Prompts Tsunami Advisory in Alaska. (via @nytimes) #TsunamiAdvisory #Alaska

俄罗斯近海发生的7.8级强震促发阿拉斯加海啸预警。#海啸预警 #阿拉斯加

The #TsunamiAdvisory is still in effect for all of our coasts. However, we are expecting very isolated low end warning level tsunami conditions for portions of coastal #PortSanLuis including #AvilaBeach. Stay away from beaches, harbors & coastal roads. #CAwx #LA @nws.noaa.gov #LOSANGELES
Amy Graff reporting for the NYT
“Most of the #USWestCoast is under a #tsunamiadvisory. That means that a large surge of water is not expected on land but that strong, potentially destructive currents are expected and could affect anyone in or near the water, including at beaches and in harbors, said Lori Dengler, an emeritus professor of geology at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. “This is not a good night to go down to the beach to see if you might see something,” she said.
Powerful 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Alaska's Sand Point, Triggers Tsunami Advisory

Powerful 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Alaska's Sand Point, Triggers Tsunami Advisory ...

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