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Japan earthquake: What we know so far

First publishedJul 28, 07:48 UTC
Last updatedJul 28, 16:04 UTC · 16m ago
33 outletsSeattle Times, CBS News, NBC News11 outletABC News11 outletNBC News11 outletAl Jazeera11 outletCNBC Top News11 outletNYT World11 outletAl Jazeera22 outletsNBC News11 outletNPR News11 outletNBC News11 outletCBS News11 outletBBC World
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Answer

Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

Reported by 15 outlets BBC World, NPR News, NYT World, CBS News, NBC News, and 4 more. See all sources ↓

Read the full report at BBC World

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In brief
What's the story?
Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.
How widely is it covered?
15 outlets, average source rating 7.9/10.
When was it last updated?
16m ago.
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How outlets are framing the same story

Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.

  • Coverage card8 outlets
    1Coverage
    Scouting report

    A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued

    Sources8
    TypeCoverage
    BBC World
    NPR News
    NYT World
    CBS News
    NBC News
    ABC News
    Al Jazeera
    Seattle Times
  • Coverage card1 outlet
    2Coverage
    Scouting report

    Japan quake injures at least 50, disrupts power and travel

    Sources1
    TypeCoverage
    CNBC Top News
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