A preliminary 7.3 magnitude earthquake centered 69 kilometers (43 miles) from Iwaku, Fukushima Prefecture shook Japan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was reportedly felt in Tokyo. The dollar fell against the Japanese yen in the immediate aftermath of the quake. The Associated Press added that a tsunami warning was issued.
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