Japan lifts tsunami advisory
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A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck 80km off Japan’s northeast coast late Sunday, sending 40–50cm tsunami waves ashore and prompting evacuation warnings for about 90,000 residents, with several injuries reported.
Japanese government estimates warn 199,000 could die from a major tsunami after a maximum-class earthquake; preparedness is crucial to reduce fatalities. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.