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Japan issues first-ever alert over risk of Nankai Trough megaquake

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Meteorological Agency issues first -ever alert warning about a possible megaquake around Nankai Trough .

The warning follows a magnitude 7.1 quake that struck earlier in the day off the coast of Kyushu .

Officials said residents should not let their guard down even after the warning is lifted.

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