Tsunami Alert in Japan

A strong earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale hit Northeast Japan on Friday evening. While there is no threat of a widespread Tsunami, residents of some areas have been asked to evacuate. 

The epicentre of the quake was about 300km (183 miles) from Kamiashi - off the East Coast of Honshu - at a depth of about 33km, the US Geological Survey said.