. >>> an earthquake has shaken northern trp jp. the tremor occurred 11:45 a.m. on wednesday. it had an estimated magnitude of 7.2 and was centered off the coast of -- in northern japan. the depth of the quake was estimated at 10 kilometers. japan's meteorological agency issued an advisory along the pacific coast of northeastern japan. once again, a earthquake has shaken northern japan. the tremor occurred 11:45 a.m. on wednesday. the quake had an estimated magnitude of 7.2 and was centered off the coast of -- in northern japan. . we'll be back with more news in 30 minutes. i'm gene otani in tokyo.