Large earthquake in Japan

A series of quakes culminating with a magnitude of 7.6 has hit near the northern coast of Japan, triggering fears of tsunami. Although the alert has been lowered, the country still met with deaths and material damage.

People walk past collapsed buildings following an earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. A series of powerful earthquakes in western Japan damaged homes, cars and boats. Source: AAP / ñÓìáêíãM/AP

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quakes had their epicentre in the Japan Sea off the coast of the Ishikawa prefecture Monday afternoon.

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