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A powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale struck today, Monday, the area surrounding Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the warnings include the northeastern coasts of the country, with the expectation of waves that could reach three meters. It mentioned that the earthquake occurred at a depth of about 50 kilometers off the eastern coast of Aomori.
Earthquake experts urged residents in coastal areas to evacuate their homes immediately, while no immediate reports of damage or losses have been recorded.
