Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for coastal areas after a strong earthquake off the Philippines.
The advisory covers coastal areas in Ibaraki, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Wakayama, Kochi, Miyazaki, Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures. The warning was issued on the morning of the publication date. Residents in these areas have been urged to remain alert for possible tsunamis.
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