Video: Strong earthquake of 7.6 magnitude hits Japan on new years day , gives rise to tsunami fears
A strong earthquake hit the west coast of Japan on Monday. The magnitude of the tremor was 7.5 on the Richter scale. Witnesses claimed to have felt the tremors for at least 30 seconds. After that, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning on the northwest coast of the country.
A tsunami hit several coastal areas of Japan on Monday. According to local media, tsunami was seen in several cities along the coast. The sea swelled. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that waves could reach a height of at least five meters.
At least 20 earthquakes occurred in Japan in about an hour and a half from 4:06 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. local time. Each case had a magnitude of 4 or more on the Richter scale.
Several houses collapsed in Japan's Ishikawa due to the intensity of the earthquake. That area was at the epicenter. Electricity poles were uprooted in the city. As a result, the electricity connection is disrupted. Tremors were also felt in the capital, Tokyo. In several videos spread on social media, houses and railway stations are shaking during the tremors.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida warned the countrymen and ordered a series of precautionary measures. According to his statement, accurate information about tsunami should be conveyed to the people from time to time. Residents should be evacuated from coastal areas as quickly as possible. Necessary steps should be taken to prevent damage. The Japanese government will give priority to saving people's lives.
The below video shows a glimpse of the latest quake in Japan


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