Powerful quake hits northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Powerful quake hits northeastern Japan, tsunami warning issued

People wait for taxis in front of JR Sendai Station in Miyagi Prefecture as train services were temporarily suspended after a strong earthquake hit northeastern Japan on March 20, 2021. The government initially warned tsunami of up to 1 meter could hit parts of Miyagi's coastal areas.

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