According to X account (@CAO_BOUSAI), reposted by the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan, a tsunami advisory which was released officially after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Asian country, has been lifted.
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| Collpased buildings after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan on Monday 1 January, 2024. Photo: Kyodo via Reuters via Al Jazeera |
On Monday 1 January, 2024, Japan was struck by a massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake, and a tsunami advisory was issued later.
The tsunami advisory was lifted on Tuesday 2 January, 2024.
According to X account (@CAO_BOUSAI): “[Tsunami Advisory Lifted]10:00 JST on 02 Jan 2024, A tsunami advisory has been lifted for Western part of Pacific Coast of Hokkaido <and widespread areas>”
Forty-eight (48) people have been confirmed dead as a result of the earthquake.
