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| Earthquake sparks Japan tsunami warning | Earthquake sparks Japan tsunami warning |
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| A 6.9 magnitude earthquake off eastern Japan near Fukushima prefecture has prompted a tsunami warning of possible 3m (10ft) waves. | A 6.9 magnitude earthquake off eastern Japan near Fukushima prefecture has prompted a tsunami warning of possible 3m (10ft) waves. |
| The quake struck on Tuesday morning at about 06:00 local time (21:00 GMT, Monday), the Japan Meteorological Agency said. | The quake struck on Tuesday morning at about 06:00 local time (21:00 GMT, Monday), the Japan Meteorological Agency said. |
| The depth of the quake was estimated to be around 11km (7 miles). | The depth of the quake was estimated to be around 11km (7 miles). |
| In 2011, a large tsunami caused by a quake destroyed the Fukushima nuclear power plant. | In 2011, a large tsunami caused by a quake destroyed the Fukushima nuclear power plant. |
| Broadcaster NHK said Tokyo Electric Power was checking the plant for damage. | Broadcaster NHK said Tokyo Electric Power was checking the plant for damage. |
| There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties but tremors were felt in Tokyo and residents were urged to evacuate some coastal areas. | There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties but tremors were felt in Tokyo and residents were urged to evacuate some coastal areas. |
| Ships could be seen moving away from the coast of Fukushima prefecture. | Ships could be seen moving away from the coast of Fukushima prefecture. |
| So far, a wave of 60cm (2ft) has arrived in Onahama Port in Fukushima, NHK reported, but the warning of possible larger waves remains in force. | |
| The US Geological Survey initially put the magnitude at 7.3 but later downgraded this to 6.9. | The US Geological Survey initially put the magnitude at 7.3 but later downgraded this to 6.9. |
| Japan lies in a particularly seismically active region and accounts for around 20% of quakes worldwide of magnitude 6.0 or more. | Japan lies in a particularly seismically active region and accounts for around 20% of quakes worldwide of magnitude 6.0 or more. |
| At least 50 people died in two quakes in the southern Kumamoto prefecture in April. | |
| More than 18,000 were killed or reported missing following the 2011 Fukushima disaster. | |
| Have you been affected by the earthquake? If it is safe to do so, you can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Have you been affected by the earthquake? If it is safe to do so, you can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
| Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways: |
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