A tsunami warning has been issued for the countrys western coast after a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 rocked central Japan on Monday.According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the intensity was measured 7 on the Japanese scale (which ranges from zero to seven) on the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, according to NHK.Japan issues another earthquake warning to Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama, Nagano prefectures, reports Reuters https://t.co/vcoGhyVJOR— ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2024The earthquake occurred at 4:10 pm (local time) 42 km North-East of Anamizu, Japan at the depth of 10 km, according to the USGS. According to the reports, it also shook buildings in central Tokyo.Waves of 80 cm reached Toyama Prefecture around 4:35 pm and waves of 40 meters also reached Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, at 4:36 pm. It also reached Niigatas Sado Island at 4:10 pm.Meanwhile, the authorities have issued tsunami warning and have urged people to quickly leave coastal areas of Ishikawa, Niigata, Toyama and Yamagata prefectures and move to the higher areas, with over 1.2-meter waves reaching the Noto Peninsulas Wajima Port in Ishikawa. [Instructions by the PM]1. Provide timely and accurate information to the public regarding the tsunami, evacuation, etc., and take thorough measures to prevent damage, such as the evacuation of residents.2. Assess the state of affairs regarding damage as soon as possible. (1/2)— PMs Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) January 1, 2024The office of Prime Minister has also issued instruction amid the tensed situation. The assessment of the damages due to earthquake is still awaited.
