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Tsunami Waves Hit Japan After Earthquake

A 1.2 metres high tsunami struck Wajima city in Ishikawa prefecture of Japan. The tsunami hit after a strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Monday. A higher tsunami of five metres was expected to arrive in Noto in the same region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Japan urged residents to evacuate immediately to higher ground.

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Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan After 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake

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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit north-central Japan on Monday, public broadcaster NHK said. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata and Toyama prefectures. According to the weather agency, Tsunami waves up to 5 metres high are believed to be reaching Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, as reported by Reuters. 

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