WATCH: Tsunami Waves As 7.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Japan

SOCIAL MEDIA: On Monday, central Japan experienced a significant earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning and advisories for residents to evacuate and brace for potential aftershocks.

Along the Sea of Japan’s west coast, a reported tsunami approximately 1 meter high occurred, with concerns about the possibility of a larger wave, as per a Reuters report.

The Japan Meteorological Agency swiftly issued tsunami warnings for the coastal prefectures of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama.

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