Strong tremors were felt in the north-central region of Japan, after which a tsunami warning was issued.
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake’s magnitude in Japan was 7.4. A tsunami warning has been issued for the western coastal areas.
According to the news agency, the Japanese authorities have ordered the citizens to evacuate the coastal areas immediately, there is a risk of high waves up to 5 meters hitting the coastal areas.
Japanese authorities have issued a tsunami warning for Nyagi and Fukushima, in addition to Yamagata, Yoshikawa, and Niigata.
Citizens have been instructed to go to higher places after the earthquake in Japan.