7.5 magnitude quake off Japan triggers tsunami warning and evacuations
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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck offshore near Iwate in northern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning for waves up to about 3 meters and urging residents to move to higher ground; authorities activated a crisis-management team and are assessing casualties and damage, with NHK reporting no immediate damage at several ports.
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