Tsunami advisory lifted
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Japan has lifted all tsunami warnings and advisories issued after Monday’s powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake, with the highest tsunami waves recorded at around 80cm in Iwate prefecture on the east coast. Authorities warned that the risk of another, even ...
TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 metres (10 ft) were expected.