Japan earthquake updates: 7.6 temblor traps people in fallen homes

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• The Japan Meteorological Agency reports quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, one with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6.
• The tsunami threat from the shallow temblor that struck central Japan has “largely passed”, a United States agency said, after waves 1m (3 feet) high hit some areas.
• The “major tsunami warning” issued for Ishikawa prefecture was downgraded after thousands were ordered to evacuate to higher ground.