An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 on Wednesday struck Japan's Miyagi Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
A preliminary report from China Earthquake Networks Center said the magnitude was 7.7.
Strong tremors were felt in the country's northeastern and eastern areas.
A tsunami warning was issued, reported NHK.
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