"Earthquakes and Tsunami Warnings Rock Japan and South Korea, Prompting Evacuations"

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"Earthquakes and Tsunami Warnings Rock Japan and South Korea, Prompting Evacuations"
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A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan, causing tsunami warnings and evacuations. Although weaker than the 2011 disaster, it resulted in collapsed buildings, trapped individuals, and disrupted utilities. Tsunami waves reached up to four feet, with warnings of potential aftershocks and tsunamis for a week. No major damage to important facilities or nuclear power plants was reported, but residents are advised to remain vigilant.

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