Major tsunami warning issued in Japan after strong earthquake
The Japanese government has issued a major tsunami warning after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the coastal Noto area in Ishikawa, the central region. Japan also urged residents to "evacuate immediately" amid warning of waves as high as 5m. Authorities also issued tsunami warnings for the neighbouring Niigata and Toyama prefectures, where they said waves could reach 3m. Public television flashed "EVACUATE" in big letters, urging residents to flee to higher ground despite the cold. An NHK presenter urged affected viewers: "We realise your home, your belongings are all precious to you, but your lives are important above everything else. Run to the highest ground possible." A series of quakes hit the Noto region in the afternoon, starting with a 5.7 magnitude tremor at 16:06 local time (07:06 GMT), the Japan Meteorological Agency said. This was followed by the 7.6-magnitude quake and at least five more tremors within an hour. Japan's go...