Roads collapsed, tsunami warning issued: Japan starts the new year with an earthquake

Earthquakes measuring 5.7 and 7.4 magnitude occurred in western Japan.

Following the earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued for Russia's Sakhalin region. A statement from the Sakhalin Ministry of Emergency Situations indicated that the western parts of Sakhalin could be affected by tsunami waves.

STATEMENT FROM AFAD

A tsunami warning was issued in the region following consecutive earthquakes off the coast of Ishikawa Prefecture in western Japan. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) made the following statement regarding the matter: 

"A 7.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in Anamizu, Japan, today at 10:06. As of now, there has been no international call for assistance conveyed to our Presidency. We extend our get-well wishes to the friendly and brotherly Japanese people. We are monitoring the developments."

DETAILS OF THE EARTHQUAKE

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquakes that occurred on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa took place at a depth of 10 kilometers with a magnitude of 5.7 at 16:06 local time, and a magnitude of 7.4 at a shallow depth at 16:10.

Following the earthquakes, a tsunami warning was issued across the region. According to the warning, it is estimated that waves between 3 and 5 meters high could reach the region's coastline before 17:00 local time.

The tremors were felt throughout Ishikawa, and their effects were also felt in surrounding prefectures as well as in the capital, Tokyo, and its vicinity. Precautions have begun to be taken in the region due to the tsunami warning.

News Source: 12punto