The earthquake was recorded at 11.44 local time at a depth of 20 km. This was followed by several smaller aftershocks. The agency issued a tsunami warning for parts of Japan's eastern coast, warning that waves could reach a height of about a meter. Waves up to 20 cm high were recorded in the city of Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, reports the BBC, citing local media.
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About 6,000 people in the city of Mutsu in Aomori Prefecture have been ordered to evacuate, according to a Japanese emergency warning app.
Today's earthquake follows a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the same region on Tuesday, December 9. Then, 30 people were injured in the earthquake.
