Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings for waves up to 3 metres. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced an emergency task force and urged evacuations as authorities anticipated the strongest waves in Iwate, Aomori, and Hokkaido prefectures. Bullet train services in Aomori were halted due to the tremors.

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