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The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a magaquake advisory after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook the nation on Thursday causing damage along the southern part of the nation.According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was centered about 13 miles northeast of Nichinan, Japan, putting the earthquake's epicenter just off the coast. The powerful quake triggered a tsunami advisory as officials warned of a water rise of up to 1 meter in the region.
'We will continue to grasp the extent of damage and closely coordinate with local governments,' Yoshimasa told NHK. 'We will make an utmost effort to take disaster emergency measures, placing top priority on rescue operations mainly by police, fire departments, Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard.'RELATED STORY | 75% of US at risk for damaging earthquake, new data showsYoshimasa also warned of potential aftershocks.
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