00:00if you're a news watcher this is a major update a massive earthquake has hit off
00:05the coast of Japan and tsunami warnings are in effect stay tuned for the latest
00:10facts at 4 to 53 p.m. local time a magnitude 7.5 earthquake shook Iwate
00:17Prefecture off Japan's northeastern coast the tremors lasted up to seven minutes
00:23strong enough to halt trains and knock out power emergency alerts reached
00:28millions warning of possible tsunami waves up to three meters in some
00:32northern coastal areas initial waves have been detected but so far they're
00:37under the maximum warning levels Prime Minister Sanai Takaichi has activated a
00:42national emergency task force thousands are evacuating to higher ground or
00:46shelters as authorities assess damage and check infrastructure nuclear power
00:52plants report no issues Japan's advanced warning systems are working but
00:57officials warn aftershocks are likely stay alert follow updates and heed all
01:02official instructions
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