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Tsunami alert issued in Japan after powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert in the region, sending residents to rush over to safer grounds. So far, no major injuries or damages have been reported.

Japan issues an advisory for northern coastal areas for a slightly increased risk of a mega-quake

Japan on Monday issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake induced by a major quake earlier in the day.