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Fukushima: Japan lifts tsunami alert after 7.4 quake
Source: BBC
Japan has lifted the tsunami advisories issued after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit its eastern coast.
The quake struck near Fukushima at about 06:00 local time (21:00 GMT Monday), triggering initial warnings of 3m (9.8ft) high waves.
The waves which eventually hit the coast were much smaller.
Thousands were asked to evacuate the area and minor injuries were reported.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-38059371
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and I hope the earthquake damage was minimal.
