The Japanese authorities lifted tsunami warnings on Dec 9, hours after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook north-eastern regions, injuring at least 30 people and forcing about 90,000 residents t...

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said.

Orders were issued for about 90,000 residents to evacuate, according to Reuters news agency.