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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 4

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: M4.9 Quake Strikes Southern Ibaraki, Tremors Felt in Tokyo

An earthquake jolted the greater Tokyo area on Friday, December 12. It struck around 7:05 p.m., with the epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture and an estimated magnitude of 4.9.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 3

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas 2

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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Japan: Earthquake Strikes Aomori, Tsunami Advisory Issued for Coastal Areas

A strong earthquake struck Aomori and other parts of northern Japan on Friday, December 12. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 6.7. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido, and Miyagi Prefecture.

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RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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Japan: Water Overflows From Fish Tank During Powerful M7.5 Earthquake

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture, northeast Japan around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 7

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 8

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 6

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 5

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted. This video shows the damage in Hachinohe city, where water pipes burst, possibly due to the earthquake, flooding the area.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 2

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring more than 20 people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful Magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore at 11:15 PM in Japan, leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. Warnings for waves up to 3 meters (10 ft) were issued for the north-eastern coast, specifically the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Tsunamis between 20 and 50 cm (7-18 inches) high were subsequently observed at several ports in the region. Furthermore, authorities are cautioning the public that "there is a possibility of even more powerful tremors." They also urged attention be paid to the potential for a larger subsequent earthquake.

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US/Canada: M7.0 Earthquake Strikes Alaska and Canadian Border

A Magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near the Alaska-Yukon border on Saturday afternoon, December 6, in the Kluane National Park area, with a shallow depth of five kilometers. The tremor was felt as a milder Magnitude 5.3 in Whitehorse, 250 kilometers away. The quake occurred around 1:41 p.m. and was followed by aftershocks. Officials reported no immediate damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning was issued.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Hits Kumamoto

A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture at around 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, registering a maximum intensity of 5+ on the Japanese seismic scale. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was in the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefecture, at a depth of approximately 10 km. The quake is estimated to have had a magnitude of 5.7. A video shows a ceiling light shaking in neighboring Saga Prefecture.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Hits Kumamoto 2

A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture at around 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, registering a maximum intensity of 5+ on the Japanese seismic scale. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was in the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefecture, at a depth of approximately 10 km. The quake is estimated to have had a magnitude of 5.7. A video shows overhead wires shaking at Kumamoto Station right after the earthquake.

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PM Mark Carney At G20 Summit - South Africa

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, waits for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to return to his seat after shaking hands with delegates during a bilateral meeting at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Takaichi-Xi talks in S. Korea

A large screen in Beijing shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a news dispatch from Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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PM Mark Carney Meets President Xi Jinping - South Korea

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping make their way to their seats after shaking hands at the start of a meeting in Gyeongju, Friday, October 31, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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APEC summit in S. Korea

Journalists watch video footage of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shaking hands during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in the coastal city of Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

Journalists watch video footage of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shaking hands during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in the coastal city of Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Turkey: Ceiling Lights Shake After M6.0 Earthquake in Balikesir 2

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Turkey on Monday, October 27. Multiple buildings collapsed in the town of Sindirgi, Balikesir Province, near the earthquake's epicenter. This video shows ceiling lights shaking due to the quake in Bursa.

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Turkey: Ceiling Lights Shake After M6.0 Earthquake in Balikesir

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Turkey on Monday, October 27. Multiple buildings collapsed in the town of Sindirgi, Balikesir Province, near the earthquake's epicenter. This footage shows ceiling lights swaying inside a store in the Bahcelievler neighborhood of Balikesir.

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China: 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Lu County, Sichuan

On October 12, 2025, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Lu County, Sichuan, causing buildings to shake violently. Emergency teams were quickly dispatched, while the quake’s effects lasted several seconds.

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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis visits Finland

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis of Greece (left) and Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen of Finland shaking hands during their meeting in Helsinki, Finland on October 9, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Venezuela: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Western and Northern Regions 2

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook western and northern Venezuela on Wednesday, September 24. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter was located at a depth of 7.8 kilometers (4.8 miles), about 24 kilometers (15 miles) from Mene Grande in the state of Zulia.

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Venezuela: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Western and Northern Regions

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook western and northern Venezuela on Wednesday, September 24. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter was located at a depth of 7.8 kilometers (4.8 miles), about 24 kilometers (15 miles) from Mene Grande in the state of Zulia.

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Colombia: M6.2 Earthquake in Venezuela Felt Across Cities 2

On Wednesday, September 24, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck neighboring Venezuela, sending tremors across multiple cities in Colombia.

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Colombia: M6.2 Earthquake in Venezuela Felt Across Cities

On Wednesday, September 24, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck neighboring Venezuela, sending tremors across multiple cities in Colombia.

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US: Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Jolts San Francisco Bay Area

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area shortly before 3 a.m. Monday, with its epicenter about a mile east of Berkeley. The quake was felt across a wide area, including San Francisco, Sausalito, Santa Rosa, and Santa Cruz. About 23,000 people reported feeling the shaking. No injuries were reported, and damage was minor, including broken windows and fallen merchandise. BART trains experienced delays due to safety inspections. Berkeley also experienced a magnitude 3.0 earthquake later that evening.

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Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

A woman tries to prevent protesters from shaking the fence during a Labor Day "Workers Against Billionaires" protest at the Metro Detention Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 1, 2025. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Unitree Robot

YANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 22, 2025 - Unitree humanoid robot is shaking hands with a boy in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China on July 22, 2025.

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Unitree Robot

YANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 22, 2025 - Unitree humanoid robot is shaking hands with a boy in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China on July 22, 2025.

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Unitree Robot

YANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 22, 2025 - Unitree humanoid robot is shaking hands with a girl in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China on July 22, 2025.

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Press Conference by Sumitomo Mitsui FG, SBI Holdings and others

Press conference by Sumitomo Mitsui FG and SBI Holdings. Photo shows Toru Nakajima, President and Group CEO of Sumitomo Mitsui FG (left) and Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman and CEO of SBI Holdings, shaking hands.=June 16,2025,Tokyo

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China: Woman Keeps Sweeping Balcony as Earthquake Shakes Building

This astonishing moment captures a woman calmly sweeping her balcony as her home shakes violently during a 5.8-magnitude earthquake. On June 11, 2025, in Shantou, Guangdong, a surreal scene unfolded as tremors from an offshore earthquake near Taiwan rocked the region. Despite visible shaking — furniture swaying and walls trembling — a middle-aged woman continued sweeping her balcony floor, showing no signs of panic or hesitation. The earthquake struck at around 7:00 p.m., with its epicenter located off the coast of Taiwan’s Taitung County at a depth of 20 kilometers. Residents across parts of Guangdong, including Shantou, reported feeling the quake. The video ends with the woman still focused on cleaning, seemingly unfazed by the tremors around her.

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Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

File photo taken March 3, 1995, shows Yomiuri Giants manager Shigeo Nagashima (R) and Daiei Hawks manager Sadaharu Oh shaking hands prior to a preseason baseball game in Oita, southwestern Japan. Nagashima, who was a key player on the Giants team that won nine consecutive Central League and Japan Series titles from 1965 to 1973 and later managed the club, died on June 3, 2025, aged 89.

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Philippines: M5.1 Earthquake Jolts Metro Manila and Nearby Provinces

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck about 24km north of General Nakar town, Quezon, on May 27 at 12:17 PM, shaking Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and other provinces in Central Luzon.

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President of Cyprus visiting Finland

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides (left) and Finnish President Alexander Stubb shaking hands at the press conference at the Presidential Castle in Helsinki, Finland on May 22, 2025. President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides is on a two-day visit to Finland. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas visits Finland

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (left) shaking hands with his Lithuanian counterpart Gintautas Paluckas at the Prime Minister's official residence Kesäranta in Helsinki, Finland, on May 19, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas visits Finland

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas (left) and Finnish President Alexander Stubb shaking hands during their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, on May 19, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas visits Finland

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas (left) and Finnish President Alexander Stubb shaking hands during their meeting in Helsinki, Finland, on May 19, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Prime Minister Luc Frieden

President of Finland Alexander Stubb (left) and Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden shaking hands during their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on May 6, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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TENNIS - Eventi nazionali - ATP Roma Open - Semifinals

Hand-shaking between Vilius Gaubas (LTU) and Lukas Neumayer (AUT) at the end of the semi-final match of ATP Roma Garden Open at Tennis Club Garden on April 25, 2025 in Rome, Italy

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TENNIS - Eventi nazionali - ATP Roma Open - Semifinals

Hand-shaking between Vilius Gaubas (LTU) and Lukas Neumayer (AUT) at the end of the semi-final match of ATP Roma Garden Open against at Tennis Club Garden on April 25, 2025 in Rome, Italy

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Turkey: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul and Surrounding Areas 3

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, April 23, causing buildings to shake and prompting widespread evacuations across the city. More than 200 were injured, mainly due to panic and individuals jumping from heights.

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Turkey: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Istanbul and Surrounding Areas 2

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, April 23, causing buildings to shake and prompting widespread evacuations across the city. The number of injuries from the quake has risen to more than 200, mainly caused by panic and individuals jumping from heights.

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Turkey: Residents Seek Safety in Public Areas After M6.2 Earthquake

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday, April 23, causing buildings to shake and prompting widespread evacuations across the city. The number of injuries from the quake has risen to more than 200, mainly caused by panic and individuals jumping from heights.