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Several earthquakes have occurred in Japan. There is a risk of a tsunami
1 January 2024, 11:46
Japan has experienced several powerful earthquakes. According to the country's National Meteorological Department, earthquakes of up to 7.4 occurred in the territory of Ishikawa and Niigata prefectures.
There are no reports of casualties or destruction, but a tsunami threat has been declared for the country's entire west coast; the waves' height can reach 5 meters. Residents are urged to leave the coastal area immediately.
Meteorologists reported that after the earthquakes, tsunami waves with a height of up to 5 meters reached the regions of the west coast of Japan, and all high-speed trains were stopped.
