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Japan earthquake – Massive 7.0 magnitude quake strikes off coast sparking tsunami warning and shaking buildings in Tokyo
A MASSIVE earthquake with a 7.0 magnitude has hit Japan, causing buildings to shake in Tokyo and sparking tsunami warnings.
The U.S Geological Survey, who measured the quake, said it centred 16.7 miles east Ishinomaki at a depth of 33.5 miles.
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The tsunami advisory was issued for Miyagi prefecture. Officials there said there were no immediate reports of damage.
CCTV cameras captured the violent shaking across the country earlier this morning.
Tohoku Electric Power Co has halted the Onagawa nuclear plant and is checking for any irregularities, public broadcaster NHK said.
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The quake could be felt in Tokyo about 400km south of the epicentre.
Footage from inside NHK’s Sendai bureau showed a plaque suspended from the ceiling shaking for about 30 seconds following the tremor.
