Published: Jan 01, 2024, 05:20 IST | Updated: Jan 01, 2024, 05:20 IST
Japan was jolted by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake on January 1st, 2024, with its epicentre in the Noto region. The quake triggered fires, building collapses, and violent shaking of trains. Eyewitness videos captured the moment high waves hit Japan's coast, raising fears of a tsunami. The impact was felt beyond Japan's borders, with tsunami warnings issued in South Korea and Russia's Far Eastern cities.