Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest
Quake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 occurred off the coast of Sanriku
The strength of the earthquake has been revised up to 7.5 and the biggest waves due to the tsunami are expected in Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido prefectures, authorities said.
Reuters reported that prime minister Sanae Takaichi said the government had set up an emergency task force and urged citizens in the affected areas to evacuate to safety.
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