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"TOKYO: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake rocked Japan's northwest coast on Monday, injuring at least 20 people" "Black smoke was seen pouring from the nearby Kashiwazaki nuclear plant, which was automatically shut down in the quake. NHK reported the smoke was caused by a fire in an electrical transformer, and that no radioactivity had been released."

Strong earthquake jolts Tokyo; tsunami warning issued, NHK reports

Strong earthquakes hits Japan 2007/4 3 minutes ago TOKYO - A strong earthquake struck near islands in southwestern Japan Friday, prompting authorities to warn that the area could be hit by a small tsunami. The Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory after the second and larger quake, saying that islands in the area could be hit by waves as high 18 inches. People living on the island were being warned to stay away from the coast. Miyakojima is about 1,130 miles southwest of Tokyo. Japan is one of the world‘s most earthquake-prone countries.