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Wednesday, 16 Mar 2022 10:52 PM MYT

TOKYO, March 16 — A strong earthquake jolted Japan’s northeast coast today, shaking buildings and triggering a tsunami warning.

The tremor registered magnitude 7.3, according to public broadcaster NHK. — Reuters

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