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  "slug": "earthquake-japan",
  "title": "Earthquake Japan",
  "canonical_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/signals/earthquake-japan/",
  "json_url": "https://signalmeaning.com/data/signals/earthquake-japan.json",
  "summary": "Series of significant seismic events in Japan (including a 7.2 offshore quake and M5.6 inland shocks) prompting emergency reporting and monitoring.",
  "why_now": "Authoritative national and international wire services reported measurable quakes and initial operational details, creating real‑time monitoring needs.",
  "evidence_summary": "- PBS reports a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake off northern Japan with no initial tsunami warning. - The Guardian publishes expert analysis noting recent powerful quakes are not related, providing seismic context. - Kyodo News (Japan Wire) reports an M5.6 quake in Yamanashi and local impact details.",
  "caveat": "Initial reports reflect seismic measurements and early situational awareness—damage assessments and secondary impacts will evolve with official updates.",
  "signal_type": "Local News / Civic Event",
  "score": 96.0,
  "score_field": "adjusted_score",
  "state": "PUBLISH",
  "sources": [
    {
      "label": "Seismic waves bounced off Earth’s core and shifted Japan after massive 2011 earthquake",
      "source": "CNN",
      "url": "https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/24/science/japan-earthquake-core-seismic-waves"
    }
  ],
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