Tsunami alert after new earthquake

A magnitude-6.5 earthquake shook eastern Japan off the quake-ravaged coast, the US Geological Survey reported, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami alert.

Tsunami alert after new earthquake
Mon, 28 Mar, 2011 - 02:11

A magnitude-6.5 earthquake shook eastern Japan off the quake-ravaged coast, the US Geological Survey reported, prompting Japan to issue a tsunami alert.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that a tsunami of up to 1.6ft may wash into Miyagi Prefecture.

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