"Japan's Earthquake Series Sparks Tsunami Warnings and Regional Alerts"
Japan's West Coast was struck by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day, leading to tsunami warnings and affecting over 30,000 people with power outages. The event prompted high alerts in neighboring countries, including North Korea, South Korea, and Russia, due to the risk of tsunami waves. The earthquake and subsequent aftershocks caused structural damage and raised concerns for further seismic activity. Residents in coastal areas were advised to evacuate and remain vigilant as the situation developed.