earthquake
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World
Japan to lift megaquake alert if no seismic activity today
Japan plans to lift its week-old “megaquake” alert later today, provided no significant seismic activity occurs, according to Disaster Management Minister Yoshifumi Matsumura. The warning led thousands of citizens to cancel holidays and stock up on essentials, resulting in empty shelves in some stores. Matsumura stated that if no changes in seismic activity or crustal deformation are observed, the special…
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US News
Moderate earthquake rattles Los Angeles, no major damage
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Los Angeles at 12:20 p.m. PT, as reported by the US Geological Survey. Initially recorded at 4.7, the intensity was later adjusted to 4.4. The quake, at a shallow depth of 7.5 miles, occurred directly beneath populated areas, making it widely felt despite its moderate strength. A nursing school instructor in Glendale described the event…