A series of powerful earthquakes, including major ones reaching a magnitude of up to 7.6, struck the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Monday, prompting the issuance of tsunami warnings by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
The significant earthquake that impacted Ishikawa, a coastal prefecture situated on the Island of Honshu, recorded an intensity of 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, reaching its peak. Reports from the weather agency, as conveyed by Xinhua news agency, indicated that tremors were felt across various regions of the Asian country.
The JMA reported that the most recent major earthquake occurred at 4:10 p.m. local time (0710 GMT) at a shallow depth. The epicenter of the tremor was identified in Ishikawa's Noto region, specifically at Wajima east-northeast, approximately 30 km at 37.5 degrees north latitude and 137.2 degrees east longitude.
In response to the seismic activity, a major tsunami warning has been issued by the JMA for the Noto region, urging immediate evacuation. This warning follows earlier tsunami alerts for Niigata, Toyama, and Ishikawa prefectures along the Japan Sea side.
Japanese public broadcaster NHK has cautioned the public about potential torrents of water, reaching heights of up to 5 meters. Stay tuned for updates and adhere to official evacuation advisories for your safety.
(With Agency Inputs)
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