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Tectonic Movement in Japan After 2011 Earthquake
A significant tectonic movement occurred shortly after the Tohoku earthquake in 2011, causing almost the entire country of Japan to shift eastward by five millimeters. This unusual event has sparked interest among scientists studying seismic activity.
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New Scientist
An extremely unusual tectonic movement took place 15 minutes after the Tohoku earthquake in 2011, causing almost the whole of Japan to move 5 millimetres to the east
2026-06-18 19:00 UTC