Japan downgrades major tsunami warning after earthquakes - BBC News

Japan downgrades major tsunami warning after earthquakes - BBC News
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Japan has downgraded its tsunami warning after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the central region.

The major warning the first in Japan since the 2011 earthquake was issued for the Noto area.

Tsunami warnings also remain in place for the neighbouring Niigata and Toyama prefectures.

A succession of more than 30 earthquakes have struck central Japan since about 16:00 local time (07:00 GMT), with more expected to follow.