7.6 magnitude tremor shakes Japan, mass evacuations ordered
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7.6 magnitude tremor shakes Japan, mass evacuations ordered
Initial reports led to the issuance of tsunami warnings, which were later lifted, though waves of up to 70 centimeters were observed along parts of the coastline. Local television stations broadcast urgent alerts such as “Tsunami! Run!” to ensure residents were aware and could move to safer locations.
By Maureen Kinyanjui