Tsunami warning lifted in Japan after strong earthquake

Published on 07/12/2012 12:51

FEARS of another natural disaster have eased slightly in Japan after a tsunami warning was lifted following a strong earthquake off the north east coast.

• Two people hurt but there are no immediate reports of serious damage

• A tsunami of one metre hit Ishinomaki at 9.02am UK time

The magnitude 7.3 quake struck offshore at 8:18am, UK time, causing buildings across much of Japan to sway.

There were no immediate reports of serious damage but two people were hurt.

After the quake, authorities issued a warning that a tsunami potentially as high as two metres could hit. Ishinomaki, a city in Miyagi, reported that a tsunami of one metre hit at 9.02am UK time.

About two hours after the quake struck, the tsunami warning was cancelled.

After the quake, authorities issued a warning that a tsunami potentially as high as two metres could hit and people were advised to stay away from the coast.