Live Updates| Tsunami Hits Japan After Massive Earthquake Of 7.6 Magnitude

After the earthquake, tsunami struck the coastal regions of Japan, bringing nearly 5-meter-high waves to the Ishikawa region.

Japan Earthquake Live Updates: A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Japan on Monday triggering a tsunami warning and advisories for residents to evacuate.

According to reports from public broadcaster NHK, a tsunami approximately 1 meter high has already impacted certain coastal areas along the Sea of Japan, with expectations of larger waves. The Japan Meteorological Agency has officially issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama.

A huge earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011, devastating towns and triggering nuclear meltdowns in Fukushima.

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01 January 2024

15:17 IST

Tsunami Hits Japan After Massive Earthquake 

15:14 IST

Scary Visuals Of Massive Earthquake In Japan Floods Social Media

Footage from the local Shinkansen station in Ishikawa prefecture, extremely powerful shaking! #japan #earthquake
pic.twitter.com/98syIwnGkj

— Greg R. Hill (@greghill) January 1, 2024

Scary visuals, The 7.6 Earthquake in Western Japan today made the entire river/waterway jump out of its basin like it's a amusement swimming pool wave! 

Tsunami warning across western Japan coast! #japan #tsunami pic.twitter.com/GTEpBbLcDn

— Vishal Verma (@VishalVerma_9) January 1, 2024

The roads have cracked open 

Another earthquake warning issued.

Very high waves are approaching the coasts.#earthquakes #japan #japanese #japannews #tsunami #NewYear pic.twitter.com/fXH0DgdA5Z

— Aditya Rathore (@imAdityaRathore) January 1, 2024

Pray for #Japan #tsunami pic.twitter.com/6oT0RCXo2c

— Param|PCS  (@FunMauji) January 1, 2024

14:36 IST

Japan Meteorological Agency issues alert

The Japan Meteorological Agency has stated that the 7.6 earthquake occurred at a "very shallow" depth at 4:10 p.m. local time (shallower quakes generally cause greater damage). Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto served as its epicentre.

14:26 IST

Japan Earthquake: Japan PM Kishida's action plan

PM Kishida's action plan was summarised by the Prime Minister's office in a statement posted in Japanese on the official website: 

- Completely implement preventive measures, such as the evacuation of residents, and promptly and accurately tell the public about tsunamis, evacuations, etc.

- Evaluate the damage situation immediately.

Maintain close collaboration with local authorities while adhering to the principle of prioritising human life. The government will unite and exert all necessary effort to put disaster response plans into action, including saving lives and rescuing people.

14:16 IST

Japan earthquake updates

NHK TV (Japan's local news broadcaster) issued a caution about potential water torrents reaching up to 5 meters (16.5 feet). The advisory encouraged individuals to promptly seek refuge on higher ground or atop nearby buildings for their safety.

13:57 IST

Major Tsunami Warning In Japan

Following the significant earthquake, the meteorological department issued a tsunami warning for the western region of the country, with the possibility of coastal areas experiencing tides reaching up to 5 meters.

13:52 IST

Massive Earthquake Hits Japan

Japan experienced a powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 in magnitude on Moday. The seismic event's epicenter was located in Noto, Ishikaga, and it was identified by its shallow depth.