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Japan earthquake, December 7 2012

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A major earthquake struck off Japan's east coast in the evening of December 7th, while there are no reports of damage or injuries a tsunami warning has been issued for parts of the country's east coast - USGS, NBC News

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Tsunami warnings lifted by meteorological agency; 5 people taken to hospital in Miyagi prefecture with injuries, none serious - @JapanTimes

JMA press conference: Tsunami warning still in effect after 7.3 quake; those in affected areas should remain on higher ground - @JapanTimes