Tokyo: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 on Richter scale shook Japan’s northeast region on Monday night, reported Reuters.

Authorities issued tsunami warnings and ordered residents to evacuate. ADVERTISEMENT

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said tsunami waves as high as 3 metres (10 feet) could hit Japan’s northeastern coast after the earthquake struck at 11.15 pm (7.45 pm IST).

Tsunami warnings were issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate. JMA said tsunamis from 20 to 50 cm (7 to 18 inches) high were observed at several ports.

The epicentre of the earthquake was 80 km off the coast of Aomori prefecture, at a depth of 50 km.

Images and videos of fans, lights and furniture swaying violently were shared on social media platforms.

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