A MASSIVE earthquake has rocked Japan sparking a tsunami warning.
The tsunami is expected to hit the country’s southern region within the next 30 minutes after the 7.1 magnitude quake.
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Warnings have been issued for several areas on the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku – including Kagoshima and Ehime, according to public broadcaster NHK.
Officials have urged people to immediately move to higher ground as one-metre waves are expected to smash the coast.
The 6.9-magnitude earthquake was followed by a 7.1 tremor off the island of Kyushu at a depth of 18 miles, the US Geological Survey said.
It comes after Japan was hit by a devastating earthquake on New Year’s Day – leaving 318 dead and thousands of homes destroyed.
The 7.6 magnitude quake sparked a tsunami – with waves reaching heights of 21ft in some areas.
Three people are still missing after the disaster.
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