A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 80 kilometres off Japan's coast at 11.15pm local time, followed by a 5.5 magnitude aftershock. Tsunami warnings have been issued for coastal areas with waves potentially reaching three metres high, prompting evacuation orders for coastal communities.

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Major earthquake triggers tsunami warning for Japan

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