Japan was struck by a series of powerful earthquakes on New Year's Day, leading to a major tsunami warning and widespread evacuations. The initial quake, a 7.6 magnitude tremor reported by the USGS and NHK News, hit the Noto Peninsula on the west coast of Japan, near Anamizu, causing significant damage, including collapsed buildings, road buckling, and a large fire. Tsunami waves over a meter high were recorded, and residents in coastal areas were urged to flee to higher ground. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami alerts for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures, as well as for parts of Russia's Sakhalin Island. In the aftermath, at least 48 people have been confirmed dead by Kyodo News, and the government has ordered over 97,000 evacuations. Rescuers are working against powerful aftershocks to find survivors trapped under rubble in the Hokuriku region, which experienced major shaking on Japan's Shindo system. The Japan Meteorological Office reported that since Monday, the country has been hit by 155 earthquakes, including another over 6.0 magnitude.
At least 48 people were killed after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on New Year's Day. Authorities struggle to assess the full extent of the disaster that wrecked buildings, roads and left thousands without power in freezing temperatures https://t.co/9WnOfwg6Ig https://t.co/4rEEVkYODi
🔴 Powerful aftershocks rocked central Japan on Tuesday morning as the death toll from a New Year’s Day earthquake rose to 48. Read more here⬇️ https://t.co/zGlCO6QuUq https://t.co/Qw6QsA6pO1
At least 48 dead after Japan earthquake amid desperate search for survivors https://t.co/jZMllGvU0A
Japan earthquakes: At least 4 confirmed dead as tsunami warning lowered. https://t.co/nWG1lJrjRi Click the image to read more:
BREAKING - Japan earthquake death toll rises to 48: official https://t.co/9dKfv0hVo8
Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 6 https://t.co/LA7blcS8Uh https://t.co/J89ndLI29F
Japan quake: Rescuers rush to reach survivors https://t.co/sfiHgQ60xZ https://t.co/Wp7qpZuqaB
Japan earthquakes: ‘battle against time’ to find those trapped under rubble as death toll rises https://t.co/fpv5l0h47w
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day in central Japan claims six lives, causing widespread destruction and power outages. Coastal residents flee 1-meter waves, and the government orders over 97,000 evacuations. https://t.co/yWniHHwRMQ
#Japanese rescuers are battling against the clock and powerful aftershocks to find survivors of a major #earthquake that struck on New Year’s Day, killing at least six people and leaving a trail of destruction. https://t.co/3ArbgbGQfy
A powerful earthquake hit Japan on New Year’s Day, rattling many as they faced the impact of the magnitude-7.6 tremor. The earthquake toppled buildings, buckled roads and triggered a blaze that ripped through a city https://t.co/k173KQEXYM https://t.co/00fQzZm8Sl
At least four people have died following a powerful earthquake in Japan https://t.co/zie6v97PKD https://t.co/ml5ru0Ctxs
【Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Current Information】According to Kyodo News, the earthquake occurred on Monday afternoon at 4:10 PM. As of Tuesday morning, #Ishikawa Prefecture confirmed 4 deaths and dozens injured. There were collapses of buildings and… https://t.co/GnRSdOQtJH
Powerful earthquakes leave at least four dead and destroy buildings along Japan’s western coast https://t.co/AexJmAY3pt https://t.co/oeutsi8896
Eight now reported dead in Japan earthquake. https://t.co/PAkXRj15RN
Six killed in 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Japan Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/dYkKb0uEr5 #Japan #JapanEarthquake https://t.co/kIH2yE861E
#BREAKING Japan has been hit since Monday by 155 earthquakes including a 7.6-magnitude jolt and another over 6, the Japan Meteorological Office says https://t.co/JmV15gERCj
At least four people died as a result of the powerful earthquake that struck Japan on Monday, according to officials, who warned of potential aftershocks. The quake trapped people underneath collapsed buildings and disrupted electricity and phone service. https://t.co/300I1HvNYg
The death toll from a New Year’s Day #earthquake in central #Japan has risen to six, police confirm, a day after the 7.5-magnitude tremor triggered tsunami waves over a meter high. https://t.co/G7OjUDKoK3
At least six people have been reported dead in Ishikawa Prefecture on the Sea of Japan after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the region on Monday, reports Japan's NHK News
Six people have been confirmed dead in Ishikawa prefecture following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, Kyodo News reported, citing the Ishikawa Prefectural Crisis Management Team. #Japan | #NewYear | #Earthquake https://t.co/zApckTKsbk
Five people have been confirmed dead in Ishikawa prefecture following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, Kyodo News reported, citing the Ishikawa Prefectural Crisis Management Team. #Japan | #NewYear | #Earthquake https://t.co/zApckTKsbk
Tsunami Advisory – 1/2, 7:30am The Tsunami Advisory has been updated. Waves of up to 1m are expected. Those near coastal areas, rivers, or lakes should evacuate to higher ground immediately. #tsunami https://t.co/BICF85YdMr
Crazy footage from today’s 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan https://t.co/owZIGYpBST
Some of the Footage coming out of Japan following the 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake which Struck the Country earlier this morning is Insane and truly shows the Power of Geological Forces on this Planet. https://t.co/iwCRB3jmCv
BREAKING: In the past 24 hours, Japan has had 56 earthquakes of magnitudes above 4.0.
At least six dead after huge earthquake rocks Japan on New Year's Day https://t.co/lajliKe5Ub https://t.co/Kkx2w5v6fN
At least four people are dead after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit western Japan today. https://t.co/1o0uaje1CM
At least 4 people have died in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake, local authorities say. Follow live updates. https://t.co/GYj3tuoNfj
At least four people have been confirmed dead after a major earthquake struck central Japan, triggering tsunami waves over a meter high, damaging homes and sparking a major blaze. https://t.co/G7OjUDKoK3
#Japan #earthquake update: According to the Kyodo news agency, four fatalities have been confirmed, and numerous people have sustained injuries. An unspecified number of people are currently trapped under the debris of collapsed structures in various towns. The earthquake, with… https://t.co/f2fb9vkUWf
2024 starts off with a bang in Japan: A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck an area along the west coast of Japan, causing a tsunami wave of at least 4 feet as well as home collapses & a large fire. A government spokesman said authorities were responding to at least six… https://t.co/ZaiTX05RL0
Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake Strikes Japan, Buries People Alive – Earth Cracks, Pavement ‘Breathes’ (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/wjiIyq4Ept
Tsunami Advisory – 1/2, 2:30am The Tsunami Advisory has been updated. Waves of up to 1m are expected. Those near coastal areas, rivers, or lakes should evacuate to higher ground immediately. #tsunami https://t.co/6xrabCjtsI
Residents rushed to evacuate from coastal areas after a powerful earthquake struck central Japan https://t.co/4sFdPN4qar https://t.co/10aDvMVhfs
Here is a collection of videos showing the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan as 2024 began https://t.co/JEqXyMWA5M https://t.co/JEqXyMWA5M
Powerful quake rocks Japan, nearly 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate https://t.co/OcuEVkWKhE https://t.co/EN39gCO9Xy
Shocking moment Japan earthquake raises pavement and cracks roads as 7.6 magnitude prompts tsunami warning https://t.co/s6ZlzV0hV7 https://t.co/E6SLVPKP7j
People buried alive, houses destroyed: Powerful Japan earthquake leaves behind a trail of destruction https://t.co/c6XfQLZ8a2
More frightening visuals emerging from Japan showing the force of a 7.6 magnitude earthquake it sadly suffered https://t.co/S893c1X6RF
JUST IN: TRAIN PASSENGER CAPTURES MOMENT JAPAN IS HIT WITH A 7.6 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE https://t.co/dt0H7kxFwh
Tsunami Advisory – 1/2, 1:15am The Tsunami Warning has been downgraded to a Tsunami Advisory. Waves of up to 1m are expected. Those near coastal areas, rivers, or lakes should evacuate to higher ground immediately. #tsunami https://t.co/vmWsY0wuXo
Japan rocked by 7.6 MAG earthquake. Prayers go out to people of Japan, hope everyone is safe🙏 🧵Shocking footages of earth rumbling and cracking: https://t.co/umwlD6XO59
House reduced to rubble, roads damaged as a powerful quake hits Japan https://t.co/WZ4otQDGb4 https://t.co/5TAsp5YJJQ
WATCH: Stunning Footage As Building Collapses In Monster New Year's Earthquake In Japan https://t.co/UYFAJLKN7K
Footage of the ground cracking during the 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan today is wild https://t.co/z8qkwSy8ua
Major #Japan quake triggers #Tsunami waves, residents told to run https://t.co/QkEls9J40n
An eyewitness captured the moment a massive earthquake struck Japan https://t.co/lenuYo5TYm https://t.co/wmTnXL7EVt
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Japan on New Year’s Day #Japan #earthquake #JapanEarthquake https://t.co/qZAVfTpccv
Japan rocked by massive quake https://t.co/6TBhbbNSFg
Japan earthquake terror: Videos capture people running for cover, buildings shaking and monuments crashing down as huge 7.6-magnitude tremor strikes https://t.co/sSw0LSjei1
'Survivors buried under rubble' as 7.6 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami waves and destroys houses in Japan https://t.co/nf0SyGAO5b
Oh my god, not even end of the first day of 2024. There was a 7.6 earthquake and warning for tsunami in Japan! My friends, please take care and stay safe! 😣 2024…
An eyewitness captured scenes at a train station in Japan's Kanazawa city after a massive earthquake hit central Japan https://t.co/lenuYo5m8O https://t.co/i44XaSGpj1
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
Japan struck by powerful earthquake, triggering Tsunami Warnings https://t.co/rMfJRmgLYP #FoxWeather
🇯🇵🚨‼️ CRAZY FOOTAGE: Amother video from the earthquake in Japan. Uff https://t.co/t3rd4jgA44 https://t.co/bcT09fszXX
🇯🇵 At around 8:57pm, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 occurred offshore Noto Peninsula at a depth of 10km. The maximum intensity was 2. Tsunami warnings/advisories have been issued. via @EN_NERV https://t.co/HnjuyK10Oo
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
Tsunami waves over a meter high have hit central Japan after a series of powerful earthquakes that damaged homes, closed highways and prompted authorities to urge people to run to higher ground. (AFP)
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
After a massive earthquake, 21 aftershocks of 4.0 magnitude jolt Japan, people asked to evacuate https://t.co/0s49LZuYQ2
#Earthquake of magnitude 7.6 leaves a trail of devastation in #Japan https://t.co/iQvO8UxRXa
Earthquake slams Japan, residents flee some coastal areas https://t.co/uB5Jjkjy4t https://t.co/WwM529c5GQ
#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
The video is said to be from #Japan. Situation looks terrifying.. #Ishikawa #Earthquake #Tsunami #緊急地震速報 https://t.co/ai5QEBLUCB
🚨 JUST IN: 6 PEOPLE BURIED ALIVE AFTER JAPAN QUAKES Rescue efforts are underway for six individuals trapped under a building following over 40 earthquakes in Japan on New Year's Day. The national weather authority warns of potential further quakes in the near future. PM… https://t.co/jbxlhMaCoO https://t.co/lfU3kB6tnj
UNCONFIRMED video of considerable damage in Noto, Japan following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake striking 36 km northeast of Anamizu, Japan..... Credit to the original uploader https://t.co/Rg9ySmnCBR
Whoaahhh!! UNCONFIRMED video captured at the Ishikawa prefecture's Shinkansen station following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake striking 36 km northeast of Anamizu, Japan. Credit to the original uploader (I can't find them) https://t.co/4QAbbxnKeQ
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
Video/Images coming out of Japan of the M7.4 earthquake that struck a couple of hours ago :( https://t.co/dFsmdw0XRG
#Japan Earthquake: Waves recorded breaking over the seawall in Ishikawa prefecture amid Tsunami warning in Japan. Via Insider Paper. https://t.co/LECSPIwBNj
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
Terrible earthquake in Japan today with many aftershocks, and now a tsunami warning to the west coast on Japan. Prayers 🙏🏽❤️ https://t.co/IlWplnw3a1
Updated shaking intensity map for the earthquake on the West coast of Japan has max values of VIII Severe with moderate/heavy damage possible #JapanEarthquake 1/1/2024 https://t.co/mxNIE3kJYi
BREAKING: Japan has had 21 earthquakes with a magnitude above 4.0 according to the country's meteorological office
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
#Russia’s emergencies ministry says that parts of the western coast Sakhalin Island, situated close to #Japan on Russia’s Pacific seaboard, were under threat of tsunami, and that the local population was being evacuated, state news agency TASS reports. https://t.co/dXDWIsFDFC https://t.co/DCSQQGe3JB
Japan - This is footage of the earthquake filmed by a terrified family. Japan have issued an urgent evacuation notice on the western coast as part of a tsunami warning 🇯🇵🗾 https://t.co/ETm1VLrJth
BREAKING: Waves recorded breaking over the seawall in Ishikawa prefecture amid Tsunami warning in Japan https://t.co/nuPE4Zunel
Breaking News M 7.5 earthquake hits Japan 🇯🇵 Everything is shaking, hard to believe this is the start of 2024 https://t.co/EDzhvqvABc
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: Russia declares tsunami threat for parts of Sakhalin's western coast and urges residents to evacuate to higher ground after major earthquake off Japan
Frightening visuals from Japan as it begins new year suffering a massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake. https://t.co/e3gyiVkq8f
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: Russia declares tsunami threat for parts of western coast and urges residents to evacuate to higher ground after major earthquake off Japan
BREAKING: Video shows building collapse during powerful earthquake in Japan https://t.co/1NDKwNeqYW
🚨🚨 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
They're issuing evacuation warnings for the northern coast of Japan due to reports of an incoming tsunami. Looks pretty serious. What a way to start 2024.
A reported M7,6 earthquake hits Japan first day of 2024 Thoughts go out to everyone affected [📹 NHK] https://t.co/YKTWIFOmzv
Aftermath footage after a Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake hit 36 Km North East of Anamizu, Japan 🇯🇵 | 1 January 2024 | 04:10 local time | #earthquake #Japan #JapanEarthquake #tsunami https://t.co/3WndL1Ay6y
Japan’s Noto Peninsula on the Japan Sea Coast not far from Kanazawa just experienced a BIG earthquake. 7.4 Richter and 6+ on Japan’s Shindo system. Tsunami warnings in effect on Japan Sea Coast. Tone of TV announcers is panicked. Thread of tweets. https://t.co/VWkoV146El
BREAKING: Video from the local station in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan –extremely powerful shaking amid major earthquake #earthquake #Japan #Tsunami https://t.co/fXxoQUDRh7
BREAKING: Impact of 7.6 magnitude earthquake in central Japan https://t.co/Kjsudzg6fo
BREAKING: Tsunami waves spotted on the western Japan coast, residents urged to evacuate immediately https://t.co/16zyeVlsIC
BREAKING: Reports of elevated waves in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, along Japan's western coast.
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
Yes, breaking news, just hours into 2024. Major earthquake with associated tsunami action, in Japan. https://t.co/joiaQtYU6i
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
Video: Today's earthquake filmed by somebody on a train platform at Kanzawa Station. https://t.co/M6vCrOlosL
Shaking intensity map for the preliminary magnitude 7.5 earthquake along the west coast of Japan #JapanEarthquake 1/1/2024 https://t.co/Xpppdi6Z9A https://t.co/YzuZi9Iwpp
BREAKING: Tsunami waves begin to wash up on parts of Japan's western coast https://t.co/dFIRQ95yJy
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
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
WATCH: Tsunami waves observed along the coast of western Japan. People being urged to evacuate https://t.co/sY3bdpVZVc
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
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
Preliminary magnitude updating to 7.5 per USGS #JapanEarthquake 1/1/2024 https://t.co/HmNMq7bMvL https://t.co/JXVqxjhlyq
Footage from the local Shinkansen station in Ishikawa prefecture, extremely powerful shaking! #japan #earthquake https://t.co/98syIwnGkj
Not even a few hours into 2024 and Japan gets hit with a 7.6 earthquake and potential tsunami and/or Godzilla attack. BUCKLE UP FOR 2024. EDIT: Now 7.6* https://t.co/WgORoOKObQ
Preliminary magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred along the west coast of Japan, per @NWS_PTWC no threat to the US West Coast… stay tuned for updates #JapanEarthquake 1/1/2024 https://t.co/cHhkHKmddR https://t.co/UM7ECovAQL
Translation (sounds possibly very serious): A major tsunami warning has been issued in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The expected height is 5 meters, and it is thought to have reached the height. Escape to the highest possible place immediately! Run away now! Run… https://t.co/6jMT20DckL
Not even a few hours into 2024 and Japan gets hit with a 7.4 earthquake and potential tsunami and/or Godzilla attack. BUCKLE UP FOR 2024. https://t.co/WgORoOKObQ
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
Extremely urgent evacuation messaging in this post - if you’re anywhere in tsunami warning area evacuate to high ground IMMEDIATELY #japan #earthquake #tsunami https://t.co/VFFrNnXh6m
BREAKING: Japan's meteorological agency says "major tsunami" could reach western coast
Major Tsunami Warning – 1/1, 4:22pm The Tsunami Warning has been upgraded to a Major Tsunami Warning. Waves of up to 5m are expected. Those near coastal areas, rivers, or lakes should evacuate to higher ground immediately. #tsunami https://t.co/gKEUNQapTO