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Weather Service Cancels Tsunami Advisory Prompted by Japan Earthquake
The 8.9-magnitude earthquake that rattled Japan is a reminder to be prepared, say San Diego County officials.
The tsunami advisory that went into effect early Friday after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake rattled Japan has been canceled.
The initial wave arrived Friday morning, hitting coastal San Diego, but it did not cause any major damage, officials said.
“We are fortunate that San Diego County did not have any serious problems, but the advisory is a reminder to residents that we could be impacted by a tsunami here, caused either by an earthquake in a remote location or on one of our local faults,” said Ron Lane, director of the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services.
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The quake, believed to be the largest in Japanese history, struck the northeast reaches of the East Asian island nation at 9:46 p.m. Thursday, San Diego time, destroying buildings 240 miles away in Tokyo and triggering a 30-foot tsunami.
For tips on how to prepare for a tsunami or earthquake, visit ReadySanDiego.org.
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City News Service contributed to this report.
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