Risk of ‘megaquake’ in Japan higher
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Japan was hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Monday as residents were warned to stay away from coastal areas where 10ft waves were expected. The tremor struck at 4.53pm local time (7.53am GMT) off the northeastern coast of Japan’s Sanriku and 330 miles (530km) from the country’s capital,
Authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 10 feet were possible.
Two hours after the tremor tsunami waves as high as 80 cm had been detected. A tsunami warning was later downgraded to a tsunami advisory.
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.
Japan Earthquake CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the Sanriku coast, shaking buildings and sending shockwaves across northeastern regions. The tremor triggered tsunami waves along Japan’s coast,