Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities

TOKYO >> Japanese authorities lifted tsunami warnings on Tuesday hours after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern regions, injuring at least 30 people and forcing about 90,000 residents to evacuate their homes.

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, injuring over 20 people and triggering a tsunami

Japan's Meteorological Agency said a powerful earthquake hit off the Japanese northern coast Monday, triggering a tsunami alert.

Authorities assessed the damage from Monday's 7.5-magnitude earthquake, amid warnings of aftershocks and potentially larger tremblor in the coming days.

Hundreds of flights have been delayed, and dozens were cancelled following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake that shook Japan on Monday.

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Japan is among the most earthquake-prone nations in the world, due to its location along the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire.

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