TNI Bureau: A powerful earthquake, measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale, hit Japan’s northeast coast today. A tsunami alert has been issued in the region. Tsunami is expected to hit Iwate Coast at around 5:40 PM.
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Miyagi Pefecture, which was worst hit by the March 2011 tsunami, could be hit again by the tsunami. Further details are awaited.