Japan warns of 'huge' earthquake after powerful tremor

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Japan warns of 'huge' earthquake after powerful tremor

Japan issued a special advisory on Monday, warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country's north and prompted a tsunami warning.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement that "the likelihood of a new, huge earthquake occurring is relatively higher than during normal times."

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