Japan Earthquake: Four deaths confirmed And Tsunami Warning Issued

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There was a terrible earthquake in Japan yesterday. A tsunami warning was issued following this. A 16-foot-tsunami wave hit Japan's coastal areas, causing panic.

A powerful earthquake hit Anamizu City yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The deep-centered earthquake registered 7.6 on the Richter scale. In the next few minutes, there were earthquakes of magnitude 6.2 and magnitude 5.2. Subsequently, in 90 minutes, there were 21 earthquakes. A minimum magnitude of 4 was recorded.

Due to this, thousands of houses and buildings collapsed in various cities, including Anamisu, Suzu, and Wajima. Power supply was completely cut off in many parts of Ishikawa Prefecture.

Due to the massive earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued for the coastal areas of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. People living in coastal areas have been warned to move to safer places. Following this, thousands fled their homes and sought shelter in safer places.