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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits near Bitung, tsunami warning issued
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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck waters near Bitung, North Sulawesi, on Thursday morning at 06:48 Wita, triggering an early tsunami warning for North Sulawesi and North Maluku. Strong shaking was felt as far as Manado and Gorontalo, resulting in two casualties in Manado. BMKG confirmed the location at 1.25 N, 126.27 E, depth 62 km.
Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for coastal areas after a strong earthquake off the Philippines.
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Memorial events were held across Japan on March 11 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attended a ceremony in Fukushima Prefecture, pledging commitment to reconstruction. The government aims to lead recovery from the nuclear disaster and strengthen disaster preparedness.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Iwate Prefecture on Sunday evening, prompting a tsunami advisory that was lifted shortly after 8 p.m. Waves reached up to 20 centimeters, with no reports of injuries or damage. The Tohoku Shinkansen was briefly suspended.
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Chile's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy (Shoa) ruled out any tsunami generation on national coasts following a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in the Antarctic Sea. The epicenter was located 289 kilometers northwest of Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva Air Base in the Antarctic Peninsula.