In a seismic event that shook north-central Japan on Monday, a substantial earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 sent shockwaves through the region, prompting the issuance of tsunami warnings and evacuation advisories for residents along the western coast.
The quake was swiftly followed by a tsunami, reaching approximately one meter in height along parts of the Sea of Japan coast. Concerns were raised about the possibility of even higher waves affecting the Noto area in Ishikawa Prefecture, as reported by the public broadcaster NHK.
Initial reports confirmed waves exceeding one meter battering the coast of Wajima City. The Japan Meteorological Agency has responded by issuing tsunami warnings for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the situation.
Hokuriku Electric Power, operator of nuclear power plants in the affected regions, is currently conducting assessments of all facilities to evaluate potential damage.
It is important to note that this seismic event follows a major earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan on March 11, 2011, causing widespread devastation, particularly in Fukushima, where nuclear meltdowns were triggered. This incident is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
