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The government lifted a rare warning for a potential megaquake a week after a magnitude-7.5 tremor struck off its northern coast, the country's weather agency said.

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Japan lifts megaquake advisory but urges public to remain vigilant for devastating tremor - Japan lifted a megaquake advisory ...

Japan lifted a rare warning for a potential megaquake a week after a magnitude-7.5 tremor struck off its northern coast.

Japan lifted a megaquake advisory for the country's northeastern coast Tuesday, one week after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake ...