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M 7.4 Miyako, Japan

April 20, 2026 · 07:52 UTC
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M 7.4 Miyako, Japan
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M 7.4

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred offshore of Miyako, Japan, generating a small tsunami locally.

Centric circle ripples.

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