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safety Dw English 2026-04-20

Tsunami alert issued after powerful earthquake near Japan

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake occurred off the northern coast of Iwate prefecture, prompting a tsunami alert. Residents are urged to evacuate coastal areas as far as Tokyo could feel the quake's effects.

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