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7.9 Earthquake hit Japan

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Magnitude 7.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan, swaying Tokyo buildings
By The Associated Press (CP) – 9 minutes ago

TOKYO — The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii says a tsunami warning is in effect for a large swath of the Pacific after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake hit Japan.

A tsunami warning was in effect for Japan, Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. A tsunami watch has been issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and U.S. state of Hawaii.

Japan's NHK says a small tsunami hit the shore near the epicenter around 3 p.m local time.

Japan's meteorological agency warns that a tsunami as high as 20 feet (6 metres) could strike the coast near Miyagi prefecture, closest to the epicenter.

The agency says the quake struck at 2:46 p.m. Friday at a depth of 6 miles (10 kilometres), about 80 miles (125 kilometres) off the eastern coast.
 
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