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Japan: 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits central region; tsunami warning issued

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A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan, along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures, on Monday (local time), according to reports. However, no damage or causality has been reported so far. Following a series of strong tremors, the Japan Meteorological Agency reportedly issued a tsunami warning along the coastal areas of these prefectures.