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Japan Eases Back Tsunami Warning After Magnitude 7.7 Quake

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned residents to evacuate on Monday after a powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast and prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a...

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Japan Eases Back Tsunami Warning After 7.7-Magnitude Quake

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Major 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, prompting tsunami alerts

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Tsunami alert for Japan after 7.4-magnitude earthquake - with 10ft waves expected 'immediately' and coastal regions told to evacuate

A tsunami wave of three metres (10ft) is expected to hit Iwate prefecture and parts of Hokkaido 'immediately', after a 7.4-magnitude quake was recorded at 4.53pm local time (7.53am UK time)

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Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after 7.7-magnitude one

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‘Mega-quake’ warning after Japan hit by 7.7 magnitude earthquake

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Video shows trees shaking from magnitude 7.7 earthquake

In Misawa, witnesses filmed trees thrashing and rumbling despite a total lack of wind.

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Tsunami warnings downgraded in Japan but authorities say not yet safe to return home

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Cars shake as earthquake rocks Japan - tsunami warning issued

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Japan tsunami warnings downgraded as people describe 'low rumbling' as earthquake hit

Earlier tsunami warnings for Japan have now been downgraded after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the country's north-east coast As soon as the alert went off, everyone ran one person in Hokkaido tells the BBC So far,

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Strong earthquake hits off Japan’s coast, tsunami advisory issued

A three-meter (9.8-foot) tsunami warning has been issued for Japan after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and the US Geological Survey.