An earthquake of level 4 on the Shindo scale has struck north-eastern Japan. Authorities have issued a tsunami warning with waves up to one metre high.
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The authorities said they were surveying for signs of damage from the quake, which struck in the hills west of Malibu.
Preliminary estimates showed that the quake had a magnitude of 5.8, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, though the intensity was still changing.
A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, raising concern over possible major quakes as early as this week.
A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, raising concern over possible major quakes as early as this week.