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Tsunami Warning Issued After Powerful Earthquake Off Japan's North-east Coast

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the north-east coast of Japan Monday, prompting authorities to issue a 9.8-foot tsunami warning.

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that waves as tall as 3 meters can be expected in the Iwate prefecture and parts of Hokkaido and Aomori, while tsunami warnings of up to one meter has been issued for other areas of northeastern Japan.

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by Joji Xavier

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