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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Tuesday, triggering a small tsunami, collapsing buildings, knocking out power and shaking skyscrapers nearly 200 miles away in Tokyo. At least 27 people were reported injured.
The temblor hit around 11:46 a.m., knocking out power to about 17,000 homes and suspending bullet train service in northern Japan, Kyodo News Agency said.
Two tsunamis that were forecast to be 20 inches in height hit the coast with 4-inch waves; officials expected little damage.
