Update via Japan Times: 50cm tsunami waves expected to hit Aomori and Ibaraki prefectures around 18:00 JST
Even though waves are not high, still recommended to get to higher ground asap.
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To all folks in the area, hope you're safe – be aware of the tsunami alert and move to high ground if you're anywhere near the coast!
EDIT to add new link: http://ptwc.weather.gov/ptwc/?region=3&id=indian.TSUIOX.2012.04.11.0845
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/11/uk-indonesia-earthquake-idUSLNE83A00K20120411
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JMA has updated their advisory warning people to also stay away from the Hokkaido coastline as well.
Again, predictions are for small waves, but if you're in the area, play it safe and stay away from the coastline.
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/tsunami/joho.html
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Apparently there's a tsunami warning out for the coast along the Tohoku area. Expected to be small waves (around 20 in in height) but if you're in the area – don't be close to the coast!
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/tsunami/
UPDATE: tsunami warnings also issued for areas along the east coastal areas of Hokkaido.
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