Multiple Dead In Powerful Japan Earthquake -- Helen Regan, Sana Noor Haq, Antoinette Radford and Elise Hammond, CNN

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Helen Regan, Sana Noor Haq, Antoinette Radford and Elise Hammond -- CNN

Updated 3:55 p.m. ET, Jan. 1, 2024

  • At least four people are dead after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday, according to local authorities.
  • Tsunami warnings were canceled along coastal regions, but advisories remain and residents have been urged to evacuate. Tsunami waves of up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) hit a number of areas along Japan's western coast.
  • Roads and buildings were damaged, transport and communication services have been disrupted, and officials warned of potential power outages for thousands of households.
  • Aftershocks have also been reported, with Japan’s weather agency warning they could continue for a few days.

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