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Strong earthquake hits off Japan’s coast, tsunami warning issued
Officials said no damage or injuries have been reported as tsunami warnings and evacuation advisories remained in place for coastal residents.
- On Monday, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan, prompting authorities to urge residents to evacuate coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres were expected.
- Memories of the 2011 9.0-magnitude undersea quake remain haunting, as that disaster killed or left missing around 18,500 people and caused a devastating meltdown at the Fukushima nuclear plant.
- At least six people were reported injured on Tuesday, a day after the tremor, though authorities reported no major damage to facilities and no outbreaks of fire.
- The Fire and Disaster Management Agency issued non-compulsory evacuation directives to more than 182,000 residents, while a tsunami warning for waves of up to 3 metres was lifted after an 80cm wave hit Kuji.
- Officials at the Japan Meteorological Agency warned of heightened megaquake risk, stating "the likelihood of a new, huge earthquake occurring is relatively higher than during normal times," with probability of a magnitude 8.0 or stronger tremor rising to around 1% during the following week.
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The powerful earthquake caused little material damage on Monday. Tsunami warnings were lifted after an 80 cm wave was recorded in northern Japan.
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Six people hurt but no serious damage from powerful Japan quake
TOKYO: At least six people were reported injured on Tuesday, a day after a powerful quake rattled northern Japan, but there appeared to be no major damage from the tremor that also triggered tsunami waves up to 80 centimetres (31 inches).
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