Risk of ‘megaquake’ rises after magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast | ABC NEWS

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Japanese authorities are urging residents to be vigilant, warning there is a risk of further seismic activity after a magnitdue 7.7 earthquake struck the country’s northeastern coast
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