DisasterJapan·19 Oct 2026
Japan Meteorological Agency cancels false earthquake alert in Yokohama
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The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a false alert on Friday warning of an imminent magnitude 9.9 earthquake in Yokohama. The alarm prompted residents, including clothing store worker Kanako Hosomura, to evacuate shops and offices to monitor structures for potential seismic activity. The agency cancelled the alert eight minutes after its initial release,…
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