A series of powerful earthquakes, including a 7.6-magnitude tremor, struck western Japan, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue tsunami warnings for the country's western coast. The initial 7.4-magnitude quake was later upgraded to 7.6 by the JMA, and a second strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 followed. A 7.5-magnitude quake also struck the northeastern area. Tsunami waves have been observed along the coast, and residents have been urged to evacuate to higher ground immediately. The earthquakes caused widespread damage, including power outages in Tokyo and structural damage in Ishikawa Prefecture, where a 5-meter tsunami was reported. Evacuation orders were issued for the western coastal areas of Niigata, Toyama, and Ishikawa following the earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture. The quakes were felt strongly in Tokyo and prompted tsunami advisories for Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures. The situation is serious, with Japanese TV urging people to evacuate to higher ground as 5m waves are expected in Ishikawa. Tsunami waves have begun to wash up on parts of the western Japan coast, with reports of elevated waves in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture. A third earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.2, has also hit off Japan's western coast.
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Several earthquakes of up to 7.4 magnitude have struck Japan A tsunami threat has been announced on the country's west coast. https://t.co/fuECyd7PIf
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, causing home collapses and a large fire, as well as a tsunami https://t.co/vPE41bFeDK
🇯🇵🚨‼️ BREAKING: Tsunami hits Japan after the earthquake! https://t.co/ySrtuVzVG6 https://t.co/I63xd8uFPO
HUGE EARTHQUAKE HITS JAPAN! https://t.co/hCNspwSoxC
A "tsunami warning" is now in effect for Ishikawa Prefecture and other prefectures around the region, and officials are urging caution. Visit our live coverage page for updates: https://t.co/qoF8j5GhZV https://t.co/b26S2MkDBh
Major Tsunami Warning Issued In Japan After Powerful Earthquake https://t.co/MGcZEHiBNy
#Japan #Earthquake: Local media write that mass evacuation is underway on some areas of the west coast of Japan due to the threat of a tsunami. Waves over 1.2 meters high have already reached some areas. Hope everyone is safe there. Hope nuclear power plants are also safe. 🙏 https://t.co/PlQD804wWv
Japan issues major Tsunami warning along the west coast after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake https://t.co/ChjnM9gw1Z
Powerful earthquake hits western Japan, triggering tsunami warnings https://t.co/ozA8JxVgtR
BREAKING NEWS: A 7.5 earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula of Japan around 2 a.m. ET New Year's morning. Intense shaking was reported in the peninsula and tsunami warnings were issued. https://t.co/bYBV0zahMB
Massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan destroying buildings and trapping victims under rubble https://t.co/dvsVO2fByG https://t.co/EWZOMMTiBA
The quakes hit Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, with one having a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Live updates: https://t.co/QbLRfrKw69 https://t.co/Z1IyvRw1fW
#Earthquake of magnitude 7.6 leaves a trail of devastation in #Japan https://t.co/iQvO8UxRXa
BREAKING: Tsunami waves strike Japan after a 7.6 earthquake https://t.co/Yio0GYb4V8
🇯🇵 Good roundup of today's news on the Japanese earthquake. EARTHQUAKE SLAMS JAPAN, RESIDENTS FLEE SOME COASTAL AREAS A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, triggering warnings for residents to evacuate some areas on its west coast, knocking out power to… https://t.co/klWtmGS2ab
Japan issued tsunami alerts and ordered evacuations following a series of earthquakes on Monday that started a fire and trapped people under rubble on the west coast of its main island. https://t.co/OShtw7VSpC
🇯🇵🚨‼️ Details about the powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan. Local media write that mass evacuation is underway on the west coast of the country due to the threat of a tsunami. Waves over 1.2 meters high have already reached the Noto Peninsula, where a five-meter tsunami… https://t.co/1GCOimPvLv
BREAKING: ⚡ 🇯🇵Massive Tsunami Rips Through Japan After Powerful 7.6 Magnitude Earthquakes https://t.co/bG28hqm3ql
#Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on Monday after a series of powerful earthquakes that damaged homes, closed highways and prompted authorities to urge people to run to higher ground. https://t.co/RRLLqNWNzM https://t.co/TpVdFfelaU
Developing... ‘Major Tsunami Warning’: Japan Evacuates Coastal Areas After 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Honshu https://t.co/I1wnDzKhOD
Japan warns of big tsunami after powerful earthquake hits coast https://t.co/ALRERqGGnO
BREAKING: A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hits #Japan. Reports of an incoming tsunami. Israel 🇮🇱 stands with Japan 🇯🇵. https://t.co/6V09tj3CxU
Big #earthquake in Noto peninsula, W Japan, magnitude 7.5-7.6 - Mechanism and shallow depth imply rupture of crustal thrust along coast, likely E dipping. - Meter-scale #tsunami recorded Noto peninsula has been very active seismically in recent past. https://t.co/I2gRmTSTJX https://t.co/uoPEzMviSi
#Japan issues tsunami alerts and tells people to evacuate seaside areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline. https://t.co/dXDWIsFDFC
BREAKING: Japan has issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate seaside areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline. #RJNow #japanearthquake https://t.co/R9fS8Lf7gS https://t.co/tD78AxfNMy
🔴 Residents of seven Japanese regions have been urged to flee an oncoming tsunami after a wave of powerful earthquakes struck the east Asian country. Follow the latest updates on our liveblog⬇️ https://t.co/bFDortLwM0 https://t.co/aaf4FzvvtR
Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate coastal areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline on Monday. https://t.co/uYZPsdW5OC
A major earthquake has hit Japan, triggering a tsunami warning in the region. Latest updates: https://t.co/REX7avj8Eo
Japan experienced a potent 7.4-magnitude earthquake, as reported by the USGS. The Japan Meteorological Agency specifically issued tsunami alerts for coastal areas in Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. https://t.co/x8M9D38MOi
Japan issued tsunami alerts, urging people to evacuate coastal areas after a series of strong quakes hit its western coastline. 🟠 Follow our LIVE coverage: https://t.co/UGojw4S4eF https://t.co/Qn06aCIOGm
Terrible earthquake in Japan today with many aftershocks, and now a tsunami warning to the west coast on Japan. Prayers 🙏🏽❤️ https://t.co/IlWplnw3a1
A 7.4-magnitude preliminary earthquake has struck northern Japan. A tsunami warning was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency along the coasts of the prefectures of Niigata, Toyama, and Ishikawa. #Japan #earthquake #tsunami #warning https://t.co/CTAAJQFh3k
Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate coastal areas after a series of strong quakes on its western coastline Monday. The Japan Meterological Agency reported quakes off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures shortly after 4 p.m., one of them with a… https://t.co/CHgsXyrBOC
BREAKING: Japan has issued a tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes https://t.co/jFpXAHavEm
Japan issues tsunami warning and tells residents to evacuate after massive earthquake hits centre of country – live https://t.co/k7frb9W6oz
7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks central Japan, tsunami warning issued Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/EjMP5JwTqs #earthquake #japanearthquake #Tsunami https://t.co/lOJEhvBetY
Meanwhile in Japan… Strong quake in the 7. range has also triggered Tsunami Warnings. https://t.co/YzScMsXwf8
"It is clear the government is very concerned." @JNilssonWright discusses the tsunami warning issued in Japan. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/poa1hQ7RVO
BREAKING: A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan. Reports of an incoming tsunami. https://t.co/2ZdsPuKveS
What do we know about the tsunami warning in Japan? Sky's @ashnahurynag has more on the story. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/ajVV5j8iBv
A massive magnitude-7.6 earthquake has struck Ishikawa Prefecture, in central Japan, along the Japan Sea coast. https://t.co/9g24addILs
BREAKING: Waves recorded breaking over the seawall in Ishikawa prefecture amid Tsunami warning in Japan https://t.co/nuPE4Zunel
A tsunami warning was issued in Japan after a powerful earthquake https://t.co/B4znjLiOro
JUST IN: Tsunami waves begin to wash up on parts of Japan's western coast. Prayers and thoughts to the people of Japan 🙏🇯🇵 https://t.co/WItLVQsuH6 https://t.co/6vHaVziiLZ
⚠️BREAKING: *MASSIVE 7.6 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES IN CENTRAL JAPAN, TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED 🇯🇵🇯🇵 https://t.co/X3qB4dXtaK
Tsunami alerts have been issued following a magnitude 7.6 #earthquake. Urgent messages on Japanese TV advise immediate evacuation to higher ground. #Ishikawa is expected to experience 5-meter waves. #Japan #石川県 #緊急地震速報 #地震 #震度7 #津波 https://t.co/U5CPAJrOmV https://t.co/B06SwbO87R
🚨Breaking: A major 7.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan. Tsunami warning has been issued by the govt. https://t.co/gRONdtWF7h
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit central Japan, triggering a tsunami warning and advisories for residents along the west coast to evacuate https://t.co/3a37Rc02Sf https://t.co/myotTdXHCo
Japan has issued a major tsunami warning after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the central region. Elizabeth Beattie, Japan Times correspondent in Tokyo, tells #R4Today it's an 'extreme' quake for that area, with urgent alerts from the public broadcaster focusing on safety.
🚨🚨 THIRD EARTHQUAKE HAS HIT JAPAN 5.2 magnitude earthquake has hit off Japan's western coast, following the earlier 7.6 and 6.2 quakes. Existing tsunami warnings persist, with urgent evacuation to higher ground advised. Source: Kyoto News https://t.co/sYNi0kZ5W6
Live update: Japan issues tsunami alerts after 7.6 magnitude quake off the country’s coast https://t.co/mdnYudzOFh . Click to read ⬇️
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck western #Japan, prompting evacuations along the coast due to a major #tsunami threat. #Japan's meteorological agency warns of potential significant tsunami waves. Observations confirm tsunami activity along the western Japan coast. Casualty… https://t.co/KrsVhJX6qz
Japan has issued a major tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes shook western areas. Sky's @ashnahurynag has the latest. https://t.co/53lr8ZDh61 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/zqfqHKpQCw
🔴BREAKING: Major tsunami warning issued in Japan following powerful earthquake
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes western Japan, triggering tsunami warnings, according to US and Japanese agencies https://t.co/e4R2TBY3xb
BULLETIN Major quake has hit Japand. 7.6 and a 5 meter Tsunami has hit the coast. https://t.co/HFHas8MQYP
BREAKING: Video from the local station in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan –extremely powerful shaking amid major earthquake #earthquake #Japan #Tsunami https://t.co/fXxoQUDRh7
Earthquake of magnitude 7.6 strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued https://t.co/6hLeypQjGz
Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.6 magnitude earthquake https://t.co/HkYwo3pMmX
Breaking: Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Western Japan. Widespread damage reported. https://t.co/kopdQXBgPp
🇯🇵 - Massive earthquake strikes Japan, triggering tsunami warning - Reuters A massive earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit central Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning and advisories for residents to evacuate. A tsunami around 1 metre high struck parts of… https://t.co/GDN1A0Vb8j
Japan issued tsunami alerts after a series of strong quakes shook western areas. https://t.co/tjnVBxy0Pw https://t.co/tjnVBxy0Pw
Japan issues major tsunami warning for coastal prefecture after 7.6 magnitude earthquake https://t.co/XAhic1wRRT
BREAKING: Impact of 7.6 magnitude earthquake in central Japan https://t.co/Kjsudzg6fo
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit north-central Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning along the western coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures, reports Reuters
BREAKING: 🇯🇵 Japanese authorities are warning of potential 5 meter (16.5-feet) tsunami waves along parts of the western coastline following 7.6 magnitude earthquake
Major tsunami warning issued in central Japan following powerful earthquake https://t.co/RmfyclAdfk
Tsunami warning in Japan after strong earthquake https://t.co/Cpt73PargR
BREAKING: Tsunami waves spotted on the western Japan coast, residents urged to evacuate immediately https://t.co/16zyeVlsIC
🚨#BREAKING: A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has hit western Japan tsunami warnings is on its way. Already waters are surging. Hope the nuclear reactors are safe this time. https://t.co/2Tb62kSmuF
BREAKING: Reports of elevated waves in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, along Japan's western coast.
🚨🇯🇵BREAKING: SERIES OF STRONG EARTHQUAKES HIT JAPAN | EVACUATIONS ORDERED Authorities warn of potential 5-meter (16.5-feet) tsunami waves, urging immediate evacuation to high ground or tall buildings. Source: AP https://t.co/GPO1pq3NXT https://t.co/LSuWX0rkM6
#BREAKING Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.6 magnitude earthquake off its western coast https://t.co/OW350525O2
Urgent 'flee to high ground' warning as tsunami alert issued in wake of 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan https://t.co/nf0SyGAO5b
An #earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit north-central #Japan. #Tsunami of up to 5 meters high are believed to be reaching Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, according to the weather agency. https://t.co/w1FVB4XZFS
Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.4 magnitude earthquake off its western coast https://t.co/cVIvsTqNWK https://t.co/L39AJs5h0P
#BREAKING: Japan issues tsunami alert after series of strong quakes off its western coast. https://t.co/sAuTgKAwwd
🚨#BREAKING: A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has hit western Japan tsunami warnings have been declared 📌#Niigata | #Japan Currently, tsunami warnings have been issued in parts of western Japan after a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.2 magnitude… https://t.co/iOQqOPF1VO
Japan issues a tsunami warning for its almost all of its western coast after a powerful earthquake with a magnitude 7.6 hit off the Noto Peninsula about 300 km from Tokyo on Monday https://t.co/qKFjSY6BJ0
#BREAKING: A powerful M7.6 #earthquake struck Japanese prefecture of #Ishikawa at around 16:10 on Jan 1st local time, according to Japan Meteorological Agency. Tsunami warnings have been issued. https://t.co/qGnwi3kWoq
WATCH: 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits western Japan. Reports of damage coming in https://t.co/g2C1Fxetb4
🚨Alert: 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Japan. Major tsunami warnings are now in effect. https://t.co/dPq2RvLx4i
BREAKING: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 hit has hit northern Japan, says public broadcaster NHK https://t.co/EfrUFyiKJc https://t.co/chDa86OBEq
🚨 BREAKING: EVACUATION ORDERS | MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE HITS CENTRAL JAPAN Immediate evacuation orders issued for the western coastal areas of Niigata, Toyama, and Ishikawa following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture. Tsunami warnings in effect for the Japan Sea… https://t.co/DK6iY6OLgq https://t.co/0CNR9gLV9P
BREAKING: Tsunami waves begin to wash up on parts of Japan's western coast https://t.co/dFIRQ95yJy
🔴 7.5 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE NEAR WEST COAST OF HONSHU JAPAN - GFZ.
A major earthquake just hit directly north of Ishikawa Prefecture on the Sea of Japan/East Sea, with shaking measuring at a 7 on the Japanese seismic scale. Areas in Japan's Hokuriku region experienced major shaking. A tsunami warning is now in effect. https://t.co/AmuuRUlM2j
BREAKING: Japan issues tsunami alert after series of strong quakes off its western coast https://t.co/Sis9QhSMvm
#BREAKING FROM #Japan #Tsunami warnings are in place for all prefectures with coasts facing the Sea of Japan. Japanese TV urging people to run immediately to higher ground! This is serious. 5m #waves expected in #Ishikawa. #japan #earthquake #japannews https://t.co/bzkGAhecj8
Video of the earthquake that just hit Japan: The person who uploaded this video said they are in the area of Ishikawa that was strongest hit by today's earthquake. https://t.co/RyCKojh4jI
ALERT - People in parts of Japan's western coast are being asked to evacuate immediately due to tsunami threat after massive earthquake https://t.co/eexAzfZ0dJ
WATCH: Tsunami waves observed along the coast of western Japan. People being urged to evacuate https://t.co/sY3bdpVZVc
BREAKING: Tsunami warning issued as magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Japan Read more🔗 https://t.co/9dsXdwm8Na
BREAKING: Tsunami warning issued as magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Japan. Read more: https://t.co/LHJWRYdCUC 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/rzJsgBZbXj
JAPAN WARNS OF MAJOR TSUNAMI AFTER MAGNITUDE 7.4 EARTHQUAKE.
BREAKING: Evacuations in parts of 🇯🇵 Japan's western coast amid tsunami warning following 7.6 magnitude earthquake
Major tsunami warning issued in Japan with coastline bracing for 15ft waves after huge 7.4-magnitude earthquake https://t.co/MOKr7MCatI https://t.co/EDjNvHK01K
Tsunami warnings are in place for all prefectures with coasts facing the Sea of Japan. Japanese TV urging people to run immediately to higher ground! This is serious. 5m waves expected in Ishikawa. #japan #earthquake https://t.co/Y8h4Vbe8c8
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 hit Japan https://t.co/lD7rmuTVEU
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued https://t.co/BLMY4TAHuF https://t.co/eaD8B6xUlU
Earthquake of Magnitude 7.2 on the Richter Scale strikes near West Coast of Japan: National Center for Seismology https://t.co/y2nzmqiF3U
🔴 MAJOR TSUNAMI WARNING ISSUED FOR JAPAN'S NOTO, AFTER MAGNITUDE 7.4 EARTHQUAKE - NHK.
Please evacuate now, NHK is currently reporting Major tsunami warnings have been issued for Japan’s Hokuriku region after the area was hit by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. https://t.co/GzZ31nrPLV
#BREAKING 7.4 magnitude quake hits central Japan: USGS https://t.co/BCrRihOdz9
5.6 and 7.4 magnitude earthquakes hit western Japan within minutes of each other, tsunami warning issued https://t.co/IDjuuu355x
7.4-magnitude earthquake. Location Sea of Japan side. Tsunami warning for Noto Peninsula. Felt strongly in Tokyo. Big one.
A massive earthquake has struck Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan. A tsunami warning has been issued for Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa prefectures of the Japan Sea side of the country. People in these area must evacuate immediately. https://t.co/bZpiKm8wIN https://t.co/hl9ERDhF8C
*JAPAN WARNS OF MAJOR TSUNAMI AFTER MAGNITUDE 7.4 EARTHQUAKE via @theterminal @business HOT HEADLINE
Footage from the local Shinkansen station in Ishikawa prefecture, extremely powerful shaking! #japan #earthquake https://t.co/98syIwnGkj
BREAKING: Tsunami warning after major 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits central Japan: agency https://t.co/1T2bSRIPYN
Tsunami warning as huge 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Japan https://t.co/jxFvMC2L6P https://t.co/VqdWgculXD
A tsunami warning issued for the western coast of Japan. NHK news urging people to immediately evacuate the area. https://t.co/C3JYgkaKgq
BREAKING: 🇯🇵 Japan's meteorological agency warns a 'major tsunami' could reach the country's western coast after massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake
Japan issues tsunami alert after magnitude 7.5 quake in northeastern area, AP reports https://t.co/oUgQfOlsJ0
JUST IN : JAPAN WARNS OF MAJOR TSUNAMI AFTER MAGNITUDE 7.4 EARTHQUAKE HITS JAPAN
Earthquake strikes western Japan, tsunami warning issued https://t.co/uXN8XDIhzu
BREAKING: 7.6 magnitude earthquake in western Japan
Magnitude 7.4 #earthquake strikes #Japan, #tsunami warning issued https://t.co/w1FVB4XZFS
Preliminary magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Japan near Anamizu, local tsunami warnings underway along the west coast of Japan @nbcbayarea https://t.co/R7pp1XdJcu
5 meters Tsunami is coming to Ishikawa prefecture. Please evacuate now. https://t.co/r8eckskPJM https://t.co/kzXL7mTJnn
BREAKING: A powerful earthquake measuring a 7 on the Japanese scale rocked central Japan on Monday, prompting a tsunami warning from a broad swath of the country's northwestern coast. https://t.co/dcmcOpAKhh
BREAKING: Japan's meteorological agency says "major tsunami" could reach western coast
BREAKING: Magnitude of earthquake in western Japan upgraded to 7.6 - JMA
🚨🇯🇵BREAKING: MASSIVE 7.3 EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN | TSUNAMI WARNING Magnitude 7.3 quake strikes northern Japan, causing power outages in Tokyo and prompting tsunami advisory for Miyagi and Fukushima. Sources: Sky News https://t.co/nglQWnlNC4
7.4 Earthquake just struck Japan. TSUNAMI WARNING for Japan's west coast. https://t.co/WEBlZlVl6l
BREAKING: A second strong earthquake hits western Japan, preliminary magnitude 6.3
BREAKING: 7.4-magnitude earthquake has hit Japan. Tsunami warning issued for western Japan after strong earthquake.
BREAKING: 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Japan, tsunami warnings in effect - JMA https://t.co/lOKEkuhNdS
BREAKING: Tsunami warning issued for western Japan after strong earthquake