Japan scales back tsunami warning
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Is it safe to travel to Japan? Latest advice after earthquake sparks ‘megaquake’ fears - A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the Sanriku coast at 4.53pm on Monday
The tsunami comes after a quake measuring an “upper 5” on Japan’s seismic intensity scale hit off the coast of Sanriku, northern Honshu island, at 4.52pm local time. It was initially recorded as 7.4 magnitude but was later revised to a 7.7. Japan is a top destination for Australian travellers.
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