2024-01-01 08:16:12
An earthquake struck Japan on New Year’s Day. As broadcaster NHK announced, the quake hit north-central Japan with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6. There were initially no reports of victims or damage. Tsunamis were warned for the coasts of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures, and waves up to five meters high were feared in the Noto region.
Residents were asked to seek higher ground. Waves more than one meter thick were measured on the coast of Ishikawa. The electricity supplier Hokuriku Electric Power said it was checking its nuclear power plants for irregularities. Competitor Kansai Electric said there were no abnormalities at its nuclear power plants in the earthquake zone.
Buildings in the capital Tokyo area also began to sway due to the quake. There were initially no reports of damage or injuries. Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world.
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