On Monday, a preliminary magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurred off the coast of Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Authorities issued a warning about the possibility of a tsunami with heights of up to three meters that could affect the northeast coast of the Japanese archipelago. The earthquake was recorded by the American agency USGS with a magnitude of 7.6 and occurred at a depth of 53 kilometers, with the epicenter located 73 kilometers east-northeast of Misawa. The earthquake took place at 11:15 PM local time, equivalent to 4:15 PM Romanian time. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and inform the population about potential risks.
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Cutremur de magnitudine 7,2 în Japonia: a fost declanșată alerta de tsunami
Cutremur de 7,6 în Japonia: A fost emisă alertă de tsunami
Un cutremur cu magnitudinea 7,2 a lovit Japonia. A fost emisă alertă de tsunami
Alertă de tsunami declanşată după un cutremur puternic în nordul Japoniei
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