An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.

Aerial footage shows tsunami waves hitting Hokkaido, Japan following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake which rocked the country on Monday.

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Residents in northern Japan faced tsunami warnings Monday after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast.

While immediate damage appears limited, the bigger question now is whether this quake could be a precursor to something larger.