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Massive Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning For Japan

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A tsunami advisory has been issued after the coast of northern Japan was struck by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake Wednesday night, the Associated Press reported. 

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an advisory for the regions off the coast of the Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures, warning of the possibility of sea surges reaching up to 3 feet, according to the Associated Press


The earthquake, which hit 36 miles below sea level, left buildings throughout Tokyo without power and trains without service, according to NHK World Japan. Nearly three million homes under Tokyo Electric Power Company’s service still remain without power, NHK World reported.

Meteorologists are reportedly warning locals to avoid any coastal areas. At the time of publication, there have been no casualties or injuries reported, according to the Associated Press. (RELATED: Strongest Earthquake In Decades Hits Alaska, Tsunami Warnings Lifted)

The same Japanese region was hit by a fatal 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in March 2011. The 11 year anniversary of the devastating quake occurred just days ago. Tokyo Electric Power Company was left with a destroyed cooling system at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the Associated Press reported.