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Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southwest Japan on Sunday evening. The quake, which occurred around 9:19 p.m. local ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Monday after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southwest of the country. The public warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted.

There were no immediate reports of damage. Residents in some coastal areas were told to evacuate as a precautionary measure.