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Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning

A powerful earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Iwate in northern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported no tsunami danger. No serious injuries were reported.

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The earthquake magnitude was upgraded from an initial reading of 6.9 to 7.2.

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  1. 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Northern Japan

    A powerful earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Iwate in northern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported no tsunami danger. No serious injuries were reported.

    What's confirmed:

    • A powerful earthquake struck off northern Japan.
    • The earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate.
    • The Japan Meteorological Agency upgraded the earthquake magnitude from 6.9 to 7.2.
    • There was no danger of a tsunami.
    • No serious injuries were reported.
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