M7.4 earthquake hits NE Japan, killing at least four

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A magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck Japan's northeastern coast off Fukushima prefecture Wednesday night has killed four people, while causing extensive damage to transportation networks. A tsunami warning issued earlier has since been lifted. Tens of thousands of Japanese households remained without power.

Littered goods caused by a powerful earthquake are seen at a supermarket in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, March 17, 2022. /CFP

A Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train with about 100 passengers on board derailed in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, March 17, 22. /CFP

A car dealership's window is broken in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, March 17, 2022. /CFP

A collapsed house is seen following a strong earthquake, in Kunimi, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, March 17, 2022. /CFP

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