Tsunami threat from Japan quake has largely passed: Key points - Qoneqt
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    Sonal Shridhar Shinde in India

    01 Jan 06:30 PM


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    Tsunami threat from Japan quake has largely passed: Key points

    In a significant event on Monday, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook north central Japan, as per NHK, the public broadcaster. In reaction, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued tsunami warnings for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. Anticipating waves up to 5 meters in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, authorities remain on high alert. NHK reports waves over 1 meter hitting Wajima Citys coast in Ishikawa Prefecture. Hokuriku Electric Power is inspecting nuclear facilities for safety post-quake, NHK reveals.