1-1-2024 (TOKYO) In a seismic event that rattled north central Japan on Monday (Jan 1), the Japan Meteorological Agency reported a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, sending shockwaves through the region. The quake prompted the issuance of a tsunami warning, particularly for the western coastal areas of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures.
The coastal town of Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture is bracing for tsunami waves reaching heights of up to 5 meters, as indicated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Reports from NHK confirm waves exceeding 1 meter have already struck the shores of Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Emergency response teams are on high alert as the situation unfolds, with local authorities urging residents to evacuate to higher ground. The potential impact of the tsunami on coastal communities is a cause for concern, and efforts are underway to assess the extent of the damage.
Aftermath footage after a Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake hit 36 Km North East of Anamizu, Japan ???????? | 1 January 2024 | 04:10 local time | #earthquake #Japan #JapanEarthquake #tsunamipic.twitter.com/3WndL1Ay6y
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Meanwhile, Hokuriku Electric Power has initiated thorough checks for any irregularities at its nuclear power plants, in line with safety protocols. NHK is closely monitoring and reporting on the situation as it develops.
Visuals from Kanazawa City, Japan After Powerful Earthquake Of 7.6 Magnitude Hit Japan #earthquake #Japan #Tsunamipic.twitter.com/GA3ILk1Y1Q
— Sachiin Ramdas Suryavanshi (@sachiinv7) January 1, 2024
