Japan: Earthquake hits Noto Peninsula, officials hint tsunami warnings

What a way to start the year!

Today, Japan was hit by a massive tremor reaching a magnitude of 7.6 in the Noto Peninsula.

Breaking News:#JAPAN has been hit with massive 7.6 EARTHQUAKE !

Evacuations orders and tsunami warnings have been issued.#Earthquake #japan #Tsunami pic.twitter.com/rdX2kfGfEL

— Aajiz Gayoor (@AajizGayoor) January 1, 2024

The quake also jolted buildings in the capital Tokyo, some 500 km from Wajima on the opposite coast. More than 36,000 households had lost power in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, utility provider Hokuriku Electric Power (9505.T) said.

Frightening visuals from Japan as it begins new year suffering a massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake.
YA ALLAH protect The All Muslims🤲🙏#earthquake #Tsunami #Japan #BREAKING_NEWS pic.twitter.com/awUIgYppCq

— Dr.Zohaib Malik (@_zabiiii) January 1, 2024

Officials have stated that the quake triggered tsunami alerts as far away as eastern Russia and prompted a warning for residents to evacuate affected coastal areas of Japan as soon as possible.