The Japanese government issued a significant tsunami warning following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the coastal Noto area of Ishikawa, in the central region. Residents were urgently advised to "evacuate immediately" due to the potential for waves as high as 5 meters. Tsunami warnings were also issued for the neighboring Niigata and Toyama prefectures, where waves of up to 3 meters were anticipated.
Public television displayed "EVACUATE" prominently, urging residents to move to higher ground despite the cold conditions. NHK presenters emphasized the importance of prioritizing lives over belongings, urging people to seek the highest ground possible.
A series of earthquakes, including a 5.7 magnitude tremor at 16:06 local time (07:06 GMT) and a subsequent 7.6-magnitude quake, struck the Noto region, with at least five more tremors occurring within an hour, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The government spokesman, Yoshimasa Hayashi, cautioned residents to be prepared for additional quakes.
Japan's largest nuclear power operator, Kansai Electric, reported "no abnormality" in nuclear plants in the affected area. South Korea's meteorological agency warned of potential tsunami waves up to 0.3 meters hitting the eastern coast between 18:29 and 19:17 local time. Russia issued tsunami warnings in the far eastern port cities of Vladivostok and Nakhodka, according to state news agency TASS.
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