Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan After Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Coast

TOKYO — An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 7.3 has struck off the coast of Fukushima prefecture in Japan. A tsunami warning for waves of up to 10 feet has been issued.The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake struck around 6 a.m at a depth of 6 miles.Fukushima prefecture is north of Tokyo and home to the nuclear power plant that was destroyed by a huge tsunami following an offshore earthquake in 2011.There were no immediate reports of damage or injury.The Associated Press  Continue reading...

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