January 1st 2024.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale has struck the Noto district of Ishikawa on the west coast of Japan on New Year's Day. The tremors were felt in Tokyo and Kanto, leading to power outages in the capital.
The government has issued an urgent tsunami warning for the Ishikawa district, advising residents to evacuate immediately as waves as high as five meters are expected to hit the coast. People have been warned to stay away from the shoreline until the warnings are lifted, as multiple waves may come in succession.
The Japanese news outlet NHK has reported that tsunami warnings have also been issued for five other districts along the Japan Sea coast, including Niigata, Toyama, Yamagata, Fukui and Hyogo. Advisories have also been issued for almost the entire west coast.
Hokuriku Electric Power is currently monitoring its nuclear power plants for any irregularities. This is a developing story and more updates will be released soon.
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