Major Japan quake injures 30, damages roads

A big quake off Japan injured at least 30 people, authorities said Tuesday, damaging roads and knocking out power for thousands in freezing temperatures.

The earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture at 11:15 p.m. on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency has downgraded the magnitude of the quake centered off the Pacific coast in Aomori Prefecture to 7.5 from 7.6. At first the JMA warned of tsunamis up to three metres, which could have caused major damage. Around 28,000 people were initially advised after the quake to evacuate, emergency services said.