"Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake and Tsunami Alert Rattle Western Japan"

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"Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake and Tsunami Alert Rattle Western Japan"
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A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit western Japan, leading to a tsunami warning and evacuations along the coast. The quake occurred near Anamizu in Ishikawa prefecture, with tsunami waves reaching up to 1.2 meters in Wajima city. A major tsunami warning was issued for Noto city, expecting waves around 5 meters. No immediate damage was reported, but over 32,500 homes lost power. A series of aftershocks followed, and authorities, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, are working to provide timely information to the public. Tsunami threats extend to eastern Russia and South Korea's east coast.

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