The preliminary magnitude is 7.3.
A strong earthquake was felt in Japan late Wednesday, local time.
Preliminary reports put it at a 7.3 magnitude. The earthquake occurred just off the coast from Fukushima.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a high-tide warning, and no tsunami alert was immediately issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
A tsunami is not expected in California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia or Alaska, according to the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center.
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