6.6-magnitude earthquake hits off Taiwan
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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government set up an emergency task force to urgently assess the extent of damage.
At least 33 people were injured after a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Monday. The quake was followed by a series of smaller tremors. Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued an alert for a potential 'megaquake'.
Japan’s weather agency has issued its highest-level warning that a megaquake could follow Monday’s 7.5-magnitude tremor.Authorities urged anyone living near the Pacific coast to remain vigilant throughout the coming week and to prepare evacuation plans in case they need to flee their homes.