Japan lifts advisory a week after 7.7-magnitude quake

Japan lifted on Monday a special advisory warning of an increased risk of major earthquakes after a powerful 7.7-magnitude tremor hit the country's north and prompted a tsunami alert. "There is a possibility that a major earthquake could occur suddenly without any preceding tremors."

Japan lifts advisory a week after 7.7-magnitude quake
Japan lifted on Monday a special advisory warning of an increased risk of major earthquakes after a powerful 7.7-magnitude tremor hit the country's north and prompted a tsunami alert. "There is a possibility that a major earthquake could occur suddenly without any preceding tremors."