Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast
Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast
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Dozens injured after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes northern Japan
A major earthquake of magnitude 7.6 has hit Japan's north-eastern region.
The quake occurred at 23:15 (14:15 GMT) at a depth of 50km (31 miles), about 80km off the coast of the Aomori region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said,
It prompted tsunami warnings which have now been downgraded to advisories, while waves of 40cm (16in) were seen in some places.
Local media reports that some people in the region have been injured, while trains have been suspended as a precaution.
