A powerful earthquake in Japan. Waves flood city streets

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 has been recorded in central Japan, prompting tsunami warnings. Waves, potentially exceeding five meters, have been forecasted. A statement urges immediate evacuation, cautioning that waves may strike repeatedly. Evacuation orders have also been issued for Russia's Sakhalin Island.

NHK, the Japanese public broadcaster, is providing updates on the tsunami. Warnings are applicable to the entire northern coast, with the most severe impact expected in the central region around Ishikawa Prefecture.

The Japan Meteorological Agency is advising residents of Niigata and Toyama prefectures to be vigilant.

Japan. Strong earthquake

NHK issues a series of announcements, urging residents to quickly move to higher, safe locations. Reports indicate that waves, already one meter high, have reached the coast, with the potential for upcoming waves reaching up to five meters. The tsunami, triggered by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake, has prompted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to instruct authorities to take all necessary measures to save lives.

NHK has released photos and camera footage from the city of Suzu in Ishikawa Prefecture, revealing collapsed buildings. ANN television has also aired videos depicting water entering cities.

Simultaneously, authorities have announced the suspension of Shinkansen high-speed rail services on the Echigo-Yuzawa-Niigata line. South Koreans are also cautioned about potential risks, with the local weather agency indicating the possibility of higher sea levels in certain parts of Gangwon province.

Evacuations are underway in parts of the Russian island of Sakhalin, where a tsunami warning has been issued by the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations.

At the same time, authorities announced that Shinkansen high-speed rail services on the Echigo-Yuzawa-Niigata line have been suspended.

South Koreans may also be at risk. The local weather agency indicates possible higher sea levels in some parts of Gangwon province. Evacuations are also underway in parts of the Russian island of Sakhalin. There, a tsunami warning was issued by the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations.