Japan eases tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake
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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,
Japan earthquake live: People urged not to return to coast despite tsunami warnings being downgraded - First tsunami waves have begun reaching Iwate prefecture
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a tsunami alert across the region.
A three-meter (9.8-foot) tsunami warning was issued for Japan on Monday after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and the US Geological Survey.
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Data: Japan tsunami waves of up to 3m forecast for Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate
Japan's Meteorological Agency has forecast tsunami waves of up to 3m for Pacific coastal areas of central Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate prefectures following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the Sanriku coast on April 20,