- Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a stark warning that a more significant tsunami could follow initial waves after a powerful earthquake struck the region.
- The tremor, which hit at 4:52pm (07:52 GMT), led to tsunami waves reaching 80cm within the hour.
- Warnings for waves up to three metres remain in effect, with earlier alerts having been issued for parts of Hokkaido and Iwate prefectures.
- Japan's key nuclear facilities, including the Fukushima Daiichi and Daini plants, have reported no abnormalities after the earthquake.
- Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) confirmed the safety of its sites, stating that radiation levels in the surrounding areas remained unchanged. Further north, Tohoku Electric Power Company also reported no issues at its Higashidori nuclear power plant in Aomori prefecture or its Onagawa plant in Miyagi prefecture.
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