Earthquake of magnitude 7.6 strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued

10 months ago 12

NEW DELHI: A significant 7.6 magnitude

earthquake

struck north

central Japan

on Monday, as reported by public broadcaster NHK.
In response, the

Japan

Meteorological Agency has issued

tsunami

warnings for the western coastal areas of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures.
Weather authorities anticipate tsunamis reaching heights of up to 5 meters in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture.

NHK has also reported that tsunami waves exceeding 1 meter have already impacted the coast of Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture.

Following the quake, Hokuriku Electric Power is conducting inspections to ensure the safety and integrity of its nuclear power facilities, according to further reports from NHK.
More details are awaited.
(With inputs from agencies)

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