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Japan earthquake brings small tsunami to northeastern disaster zone | Reduction

Japan earthquake brings small tsunami to northeastern disaster zone

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People crowd railway station in Sendai, Japan on Dec. 7, 2012 after trains were halted following strong earthquake off nation's northeastern coast / AP Photo/Kyodo News TOKYO A strong earthquake struck Friday off the coast of northeastern Japan in the same region that was hit by a massive earthquake and tsunami last year. A city in the region reported that a small tsunami had hit, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7. 3 and struck in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Miyagi prefecture at 5:18 p.m. (0318 Eastern). The epicenter was 6. 2 miles beneath the seabed. After the quake, which caused buildings in Tokyo to sway for at least several minutes, authorities issued a warning that a tsunami potentially as high as 2. 19 yards could hit.

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Country: Japan

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City: Tokyo

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Organization: Japan Meteorological Agency

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