Magnitude 7.6 quake strikes off Japan's northern coast and triggers a tsunami alert

TOKYO -- Japan's Meteorological Agency said a almighty earthquake deed disconnected the Japanese bluish seashore Monday, triggering a tsunami alert.

The bureau said the magnitude 7.6 quake struck disconnected the seashore of Aomori and Hokkaido.

It issued an alert successful the portion for a tsunami of up to 3 meters (up to 10 feet).

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