Japan, Jan 1: An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale struck near the West Coast of Japan, as reported by the National Center for Seismology on Monday.
Following a series of strong earthquakes that shook western areas, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning for the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and assessing any potential consequences in the affected region.
“Earthquake of Magnitude:4.3, Occurred on 31-12-2023, 22:06:22 IST, Lat: 27.68 & Long: 85.77, Depth: 10 Km , Location: Nepal,” the NCS wrote on X.
#BREAKING FROM #Japan #Tsunami warnings are in place for all prefectures with coasts facing the Sea of Japan. Japanese TV urging people to run immediately to higher ground! This is serious. 5m #waves expected in #Ishikawa.
#japan #earthquake #japannews pic.twitter.com/bzkGAhecj8
— WarMonitoreu (@WarMonitoreu) January 1, 2024
Initial images reveal house damage post 7.4 magnitude #earthquake in #Japan. Sending thoughts for safety and recovery to all affected.pic.twitter.com/EGeOcg60qu
— Hsnain 🪂 (@Hsnain901) January 1, 2024
Fire ongoing in Japan – More shakes being felt – Tsunami could get as high at 16.5 feet#japan #earthquake #tsunami
— Crime With Bobby (@crimewithbobby) January 1, 2024
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