Japan Retracts False 9.9-Magnitude Earthquake Alert; No Damage Reported

Japanese officials mistakenly issued a warning for a 9.9-magnitude earthquake, the strongest ever recorded, before retracting it after the tremor was barely felt. The false alert highlights potential flaws in the country's earthquake early-warning system, though no damage or casualties have been reported. The incident raises questions about system reliability and public trust in emergency alerts.