Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan's northern coast

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake struck late Monday off northern Japan, triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (27 inches) in Pacific coast communities and warnings of potentially higher surges, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said. Several people were injured, media reports said. The quake struck at about 11:15 p.m. (1415 GMT) [...]