Japan Earthquake 2024 | Russia and Korea on High Alert | Japan hit by 155 quakes since New Year

Tsunami alerts extend to North Korea, South Korea, Vladivostok, and Nakhodka. Japan Meteorological Agency warns of a major tsunami for Ishikawa, with lower-level warnings for Honshu’s western coast. Strong Jan 1 earthquakes trigger up to five-foot tsunami waves. JMA reports a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 in Ishikawa, predicting tsunami waves near Noto. Evacuation advisories urge leaving coastal areas and moving to higher ground. NHK reports waves up to 5 meters hitting Noto in Ishikawa. Local Met office records 21 earthquakes with magnitude 4.0, AFP reports. JMA warns people facing over 1-meter tsunami are “highly likely to be unable to stand, with the possibility of death.“ Tsunami warnings issued for Ishikawa, Niigata, Toyama prefectures; waves up to 3 meters reported in Niigata and Toyama. Videos on social media capture violent shaking, prompting evacuations and showing tsunami threats to coastal areas. The earthquake flattens houses and causes road cracks in affected areas. #japan #earthquake #tsunami #tokyo #nuclearpowerplant #worldnews #fumiokishida Subscribe to The Times of India’s YouTube channel: For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India Facebook: Instagram: Download the app: Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: Follow TOI for well-researched and in-depth news and analysis Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: