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No tsunami warning from Japan earthquake
By Alex Baker at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- There is no tsunami warning for the West Coast for any of the major earthquakes felt across the globe Wednesday, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. At around 3:30 p.m., a 6.9 magnitude quake struck near the east coast of Honshu Japan. The quake occurred at a depth of 38 m...
Key takeaway 9 magnitude quake struck near the east coast of Honshu Japan.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
San Francisco residents can breathe a sigh of relief as the National Tsunami Warning Center has confirmed that the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck near the east coast of Honshu, Japan, does not pose a tsunami threat to the West Coast. Given the city's history of earthquake activity and its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco is always on high alert for potential tsunami warnings. The city's emergency management systems are designed to quickly respond to such threats, and residents are encouraged to stay informed and have a plan in place in case of an emergency. With the Bay Area's dense population and low-lying coastal areas, a tsunami warning would require swift and coordinated action to ensure public safety. Fortunately, that is not the case with this latest earthquake, and San Francisco can continue with its normal activities without the added concern of a tsunami threat.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- There is no tsunami warning for the West Coast for any of the major earthquakes felt across the globe Wednesday, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. At around 3:30 p.m., a 6.9 magnitude quake struck near the east coast of Honshu Japan. The quake occurred at a depth of 38 m...
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