Fresh tsunami alert issued after earthquake strikes off Japan

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck off Japan, and a tsunami alert has been issued for the ravaged north-eastern coast.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2011 - 16:54

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck off Japan, and a tsunami alert has been issued for the ravaged north-eastern coast.

Report to follow.

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