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Japan warns of more quakes, lifts tsunami warning

Japan warns of more quakes, lifts tsunami warning

The Japanese Meteorological Agency has warned of potential major earthquakes following a 7.7 magnitude tremor on Monday, noting a higher-than-normal risk of an 8.0 magnitude quake. While a tsunami warning for waves up to three meters was initially issued, it has since been withdrawn.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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