Epicentre of earthquake detected 80 km off Japanese coast
We can now bring you more details on the incident off the Japanese coast.
The quake jolted a large part of Japan's north and east at 11.15 pm local time (or 14.15 UK time).
The epicentre of the quake was 80 km off the coast of Aomori prefecture, at some 50 km below the sea surface, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
The tsunami warning has been issued for the northern prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate.
The tsunami warning has been issued for the northern prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate.
Where has the earthquake struck?
These are the place reported to have been the epicentres of the earthquake.
The AP news agency, citing Japan's Meteorological Agency, is reporting that a 7.2 quake hit off the coast of Aomori and Hokkaido.
Meanwhile, the US Geological Survey is reporting that a 7.6 magnitude quake struck in the city of Misawa.
Tsunami warning issued after 7.6 magnitude earthquake off Japan
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake off the northeastern coast of Japan has prompted a tsunami warning.
The earthquake was detected off the regions of Aomori and Hokkaido in northeastern Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Waves as high as three metres could now hit the northeastern coast, according to the agency.
The earthquake has a magnitude of 7.6, according to the United States Geological Survey.
A magnitude of that strength is a rare occurrence that signifies a major to great earthquake, capable of causing serious damage over large areas, significant destruction and loss of life.
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Earthquake of 7.6 magnitude rocks Japan; tsunami warning issued
A tsunami as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit Japan's northeastern coast after an earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 hit Japan, triggering a tsunami warning, according to USGS. A tsunami as high as three metres (10 feet) could hit Japan's northeastern coast after an earthquake, news agency Reuters reported, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 53.1 km at 14:15 (UTC), as per USGS. The epicentre was 73 kilometres east-northeast of Misawa, a city in northern Japan. It reportedly struck off the coast of Amori and Hokkaido, leading to a tsunami alert for the region. The alert was sounded for a tsunami up to 3 meters.
Japan Meteorological Agency said that the tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate, after the quake jolted a large part of Japan's north and east.
A MASSIVE earthquake has triggered tsunami warnings on the east coast of Japan.
Massive waves reaching up to 10ft are expected to smash into the countries north-eastern coast.
The Pacific ares of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate prefectures have now received advanced tsunami warnings.
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a preliminary magnitude of 7.2.
However the United States Geological Survey have offered an even higher 7.6 estimate, a rare designation that signifies a major to great earthquake
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