TOKYO: A tsunami has struck parts of Japan's west coast after a massive earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit central Japan on Monday (Jan 1).
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami alert, Live Updates: A potent earthquake and tsunami hit central and western Japan on Monday, prompting evacuation warnings for residents, causing power outages for thousands of homes, and disrupting both flights and rail services in the affected region. The quake, initially measuring 7.6 in magnitude, generated approximately 1-meter waves along parts of the Sea of Japan coast, with expectations of larger waves, as reported by public broadcaster NHK. Tsunami alerts have been issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama. Russia also issued tsunami warnings in Vladivostok and Nakhodka, its far eastern cities.Authorities are currently evaluating the extent of the damage, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in remarks broadcasted on NHK, urged residents to remain vigilant for potential further tremors. He emphasized the need for those in areas expecting tsunamis to evacuate promptly. NHK footage depicted a
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