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TOKYO - Coastal residents fled to higher ground as a powerful earthquake sent a series of moderate tsunamis toward Japan's northeastern shore Tuesday and fueled concerns about the Fukushima nuclear power plant destroyed by a much larger tsunami five year ago. ( read original story ...)

At 5.59am local time on November 22, Fukushima was hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, triggering a tsunami warning. For residents in the same region of Japan devastated by the major 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and its tsunami, the threat of a renewed disaster ... ( read original story ...)

"It really came back. And it was so awful. The sways to the side were huge," Kazuhiro Onuki said after northeastern Japan was jolted Tuesday by a magnitude-7.4 earthquake, the strongest since a devastating quake and tsunami five years ago. "But nothing ... ( read original story ...)

A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5 (ml/mb) was reported 72 kilometers (45 miles) from Miyako in Japan on Saturday. Exact time and date of event in UTC/GMT: 10/12/16 / 2016-12-10 04:44:57 / December 10, 2016 @ 4:44 am. Exact location of earthquake ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- An earthquake with magnitude of 6.9 struck Tuesday off the coast of Fukushima prefecture in Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said. However, a preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake was recorded, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Both agencies ... ( read original story ...)

A powerful earthquake off the northeast Japanese coast on Tuesday sent residents fleeing to higher ground and prompted worries about the Fukushima nuclear power plant destroyed by a tsunami five year ago. Lines of cars were seen snaking away from the coast ... ( read original story ...)

(CNN)A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Honshu island on Tuesday, triggering tsunami waves and bringing back traumatic memories for locals of the devastating 2011 Fukushima disaster. Residents in Fukushima Prefecture braced for the worst after a ... ( read original story ...)

A powerful earthquake sent a series of moderate tsunamis towards Japan's northeastern shore, raising concerns about the Fukushima nuclear power plant destroyed by a much larger tsunami five year ago. The magnitude 7.4 earthquake, which was felt in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO - The Latest on the earthquake that struck off the coast of Japan (all times local): 10:30 a.m. A powerful earthquake off Japan has brought back memories of the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster. Kazuhiro Onuki (kah-zoo-hee-roh oh-noo-kee) is a ... ( read original story ...)

A light earthquake with magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) was detected on Tuesday, 68 kilometers (42 miles) from Namie in Japan. Exact location, longitude 141.6767° East, latitude 37.1831° North, depth = 42.21 km. The 4.5-magnitude earthquake has occurred at 17:58 ... ( read original story ...)

A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) strikes 81 kilometers (50 miles) from Namie in Japan on Tuesday. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist). The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). ( read original story ...)

At least 14 people have been injured by a strong earthquake that struck off Japan's northeast coast on Tuesday. Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency says at least three people were seriously injured with broken bones. They included two women in ... ( read original story ...)

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit northeast Japan on Tuesday, sparking panic and triggering a tsunami including a one-metre (three-foot) wave that crashed ashore at the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant. National broadcaster NHK urged residents ... ( read original story ...)

All tsunami warnings and advisories have been lifted in Japan, seven hours after a powerful offshore earthquake triggered a series of moderate tsunami waves. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of waves of up to 3 metres (10 feet) soon after the ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO — A powerful earthquake triggered a tsunami off the coast of Japan early Tuesday, near where three nuclear reactors melted down at a plant in Fukushima after a quake and tsunami in 2011. Article by Motoko Rich Tuesday’s quake quickly brought ... ( read original story ...)

The tremor brought back bad memories of the 2011 quake and tsunami that killed more than 20,000 people, reported CNN. The natural disaster hit just before 6 a.m. Japan time, shaking buildings as far as Tokyo. The quake was felt in Tokyo, about 150 miles away. ( read original story ...)