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March 11, 2011 3:18 AM EST
Japan has issued tsunami warning after a massive 8.8 magnitude offshore quake on Friday, with reports of 'numerous' injuries and ships being washed ashore by waves, AP reported
Japan's meteorological agency warns that a tsunami as high as 20 feet could strike the coast near Miyagi prefecture, closest to the epicenter.
Japan's NHK says a small tsunami hit the shore near the epicenter around 3 pm local time.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii said a tsunami warning was in effect for Japan, Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas.
The quake struck about 382 kilometres (237 miles) northeast of Tokyo, the US Geological Survey said.
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Smoke could be seen rising from a building in Tokyo port, the report added.
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