7.5-magnitude earthquake hit near north eastern Japan

A powerful 7-point-5 magnitude earthquake struck off northeastern Japan, prompting authorities to warn residents to keep clear of coastal areas, with tsunamis of up to three metres expected.

Prof. Raymond Durrheim, Professor in the School of Geosciences at University of the Witwatersrand.

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