Third Quake in 3 Days Rocks Japan; JMA Warns of More Powerful Tremors
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Third Quake in 3 Days Rocks Japan; JMA Warns of More Powerful Tremors

  • Japan experienced a 6.5 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, marking the third consecutive day of seismic activity.
  • This latest tremor followed a 7.6 magnitude quake that had previously triggered a tsunami warning.
  • A 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Monday injured 51 people, caused damage, and generated small tsunami waves.
  • The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a rare warning for a high probability of more large earthquakes in the coming week.
  • Japan is highly earthquake-prone, located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiencing about 20% of global quakes over 6.0 magnitude.

Why It Matters: Japan faces ongoing powerful earthquakes and warnings, underscoring its extreme seismic risk.

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