"Series of Strong Earthquakes and Tsunami Warnings Rattle Japan and South Korea"

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan, causing tsunami warnings and evacuation orders. The quake hit the Noto peninsula, with initial tsunami waves reaching 1.2 meters. Despite concerns, no major damage to important facilities or nuclear power plants has been reported, although there were incidents of people trapped under rubble and minor fires. Authorities downgraded the tsunami warning, but advised vigilance for aftershocks and potential tsunamis for several days.