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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan
A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake has struck northern Japan, sending strong tremors through the region. Authorities have not issued a tsunami warning. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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BNO News
· Jun 24, 2026
Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan
A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan, causing violent shaking in parts of the region, according to preliminary data. The earthquake was centered 35 kilometers (22 miles) east-northeast of Kuji, a coastal city in Iwate Prefecture, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It struck at a depth of 51.7 kilometers (32.1 miles). Japan’s [] The post Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan appeared first on BNO News.
UrduPoint
· Jun 27, 2026
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, injures 10
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, injures 10
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
10 cedera gempa bumi berhampiran Gunung Fuji
TOKYO: Sekurang-kurangnya 10 orang mengalami kecederaan ringan akibat gempa bumi berukuran 5.6 skala Richter yang melanda berhampiran Gunung Fuji di tengah Jepun kelmarin, menurut pihak berkuasa negara itu. Gempa yang berlaku kira-kira 10.28 malam itu menggegarkan kawasan tengah dan timur Jepun, termasuk kawasan metropolitan Tokyo, dengan mencatatkan intensiti bawah 6 pada skala intensiti seismik Jepun ... Read more The post 10 cedera gempa bumi berhampiran Gunung Fuji appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
India TV News
· Jun 28, 2026
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued
teleSUR English
· Jun 26, 2026
Japan Rules Out Tsunami Threat After Earthquake, Coastal Areas Evacuated
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake shook Japan prefecture on Friday, but authorities ruled out any tsunami warnings for coastal regions. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported on June 26 a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Chiba prefecture, located close to the capital city of Tokyo. The geological event occurred at approximately 12:46 P.M. local time at a depth []
Hananya Naftali
· Jun 26, 2026
[Photo] Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas in Japan
Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas in Japan
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Related coverage for "Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan": BNO News — Strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits northern Japan. UrduPoint — 5.6-magnitude earthquake hits central Japan, injures 10. Utusan Malaysia — 10 cedera gempa bumi berhampiran Gunung Fuji. India TV News — 6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's northeastern region; no tsunami warning issued. teleSUR English — Japan Rules Out Tsunami Threat After Earthquake, Coastal Areas Evacuated. Hananya Naftali — [Photo] Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and surrounding areas in Japan