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The USGS has reported multiple earthquakes, including a magnitude 4.7 tremor 110 km southwest of Kurio, Japan, at a depth of 5.59 km. Another magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred north of Svalbard at a depth of 10 km. A third magnitude 4.8 quake was also recorded north of Svalbard at a depth of 161.24 km. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reported multiple earthquakes occurring in Japan and the Arctic region. The USGS did not immediately provide details on the magnitude or specific locations of the quakes. The USGS is monitoring the situation and assessing potential impacts. The seismic activity in Japan occurred in a populated area.

A Level 5 special flood warning has been issued for the Kii Peninsula's Kuzu River system. The advisory was issued at 7:24 PM EDT. The Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS Anchorage AK remains in effect until June 3 at 5:00 AM AKDT.

A car and shoes were found on a nearby bridge, indicating a dangerous situation.

Four people, including two adults and a young girl, were found floating in the sea off Manazuru, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Four people were injured in bear attacks in northeast Japan. All four victims were conscious following the attacks.

Japan is preparing for the test flight of its H3 rocket, with a scheduled launch for June 10, 2026. The launch is currently marked as 'Go for Launch'. The provider and launch pad details are not yet confirmed.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle and subsequently struck by a following car.

Japan is preparing for a test flight of its H3-30 rocket, with a "Go for Launch" status confirmed for June 10, 2026. The launch is scheduled for 00:30 UTC. This test is part of Japan's space exploration program. The launch is planned for two separate times, with the first at 00:30 UTC and the second at 00:53:59 UTC. The test flight aims to validate the rocket's performance and reliability. The exact date of the test flight was not specified. The rocket is intended for satellite deployment. Successful testing is for Japan's future space exploration ambitions. The launch is part of the nation's ongoing space exploration efforts. The launch is currently marked as 'Go for Launch' with a NET time of 00:53:59 UTC.

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A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck the Kamikawa-Sorachi region of Hokkaido, Japan.