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Japan quake injures 30, forces mass evacuations

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A powerful magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori, Japan, late on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings.

The latest reports indicate that at least 30 people have been injured in the disaster.

Local authorities ordered over 100,000 residents across multiple prefectures to evacuate.

While tsunami warnings have been lifted, Japan's meteorological agency warned of possible strong aftershocks in the coming week.

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