The 7.4-magnitude quake off northern Iwate prefecture could be felt as far as Tokyo. Residents have been urged to evacuate northern coastal regions ahead of a tsunami.
Japan issues tsunami alert after strong earthquake
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Japan issues tsunami warning after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake