"Powerful 7.4 Earthquake and Tsunami Alert Rock Japan's Western Coast"

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, prompting the issuance of a major tsunami warning for Ishikawa and tsunami advisories for other northwestern coastal areas of Honshu. Residents have been urged to evacuate to higher ground as waves over one meter high have already impacted Wajima City. Tsunami waves could reach up to five meters in some areas. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been made, and nuclear plants in the affected area have not shown any abnormalities. South Korea also anticipates potential sea level rises on its east coast.