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TOKYO — Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Monday after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the country’s southwest. The public warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted.

shortly after the quake struck at 9:19 p.m. local time, according to the agency. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the advisory for tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet).

TOKYO (AP) — A tsunami advisory was issued for part of southwest Japan after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Monday, but the warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted.