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What size earthquake shook Japan

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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook northern Japan near Hokkaido, prompting local tsunami alerts and close monitoring by authorities.

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  • Japan reports a 7.6 magnitude earthquake off Hokkaido's coast 3s
  • Local tsunami alerts issued, warning of waves up to 3 meters 13s
  • No tsunami warnings for the United States at this time 17s
  • Reference made to the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami 25s
  • Authorities are closely monitoring the situation 1m 46s

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Powerful earthquake rocks Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

Japan's meteorological agency reports a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake off the northern coast near Hokkaido.

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