Major earthquake hits Japan, tsunami warning issued
Posted March 8, 2011 10:16 pm.
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A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan, shaking buildings in Tokyo and prompting a tsunami warning.
There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The quake hit at 11:45 a.m. local time Wednesday and was centred about 300 kilometres north of Tokyo.
With files from The Associated Press.