Two people have been killed and more than 100 injured in the magnitude-7.4 earthquake that hit the sea near Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan.

Authorities issued a tsunami warning, but later lifted it. The tremor caused widespread blackouts in affected areas.

For the people of Iwate Prefecture, it was long queues at supermarkets again.

Thursdays's powerful quake was an unwelcome reminder of the disasters nearly one month ago.

Mayuki Kawamura, Shopper, said, "The electricity was shut off and so was the tap water. So, I came to buy some food that doesn't need cooking."

Electricity has been knocked out in most of the Japan's northeast, affecting mobile phones as well as landlines.

Traffic has also shut down on most of the region's highways and express railways.

The tremor is an aftershock of the March 11th quake. But some say they felt it even stronger.

The epicenter was about 40 kilometers under the sea off the coast of Miyagi prefecture.

Besides Miyagi, the prefectures of Aomori, Iwate and Fukushima also experienced strong shaking. Tokyo's buildings continued to sway for more than a minute.

The initial tsunami alert was lifted, but concerns remain.

Official, Meteorological Agency, said, "Although these alerts and advisories have been lifted, we would like to urge extra caution."

Japan's Self Defense Forces have sent out helicopters to patrol along the country's east coastline to monitor a possible tsunami and evaluate the damage. Ground troops are also headed for the region.

vivi笔记：

Miyagi Prefecture：宫城县
Iwate Prefecture：岩手县
express railways：高速铁路
Meteorological Agency：气象厅
Japan's Self Defense Forces：日本自卫队
Ground troops：地面部队，陆军

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