7.2 earthquake hits Japan

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A tsunami warning has been issued in Japan after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Wednesday, according to CNN.

The center of the earthquake 105 miles off the coast of Honshu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of damage in the proximity of the earthquake, Yahoo News reported.

The earthquake occurred 8.8 miles under the earth's surface.

A 6.3 magnitude shock occurred after the initial earthquake.

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