The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.6 and was soon followed by an aftershock of 6.3. Japanese authorities have issued a tsunami warning at the second highest danger level. – An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 struck northern Japan on Monday, public broadcaster NHK reports. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning along the coastal areas of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama. The town of Wajima is said to have been hit by waves of 1 meter and 20 centimetres. On the Notohalvøya, they fear waves of up to 5 metres. People have been asked to get away from the coastal area in the affected areas, reports NHK. The earthquake is said to have been felt in the capital area of Tokyo. A tsunami warning has also been issued for the Gangwon coast in South Korea.
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