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Japan has issued a tsunami advisory after a series of strong earthquakes - with almost 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate.
The quakes hit Ishikawa and nearby areas, with one having a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Four people have died in today's earthquakes, Kyodo News reported, citing the crisis management team in Ishikawa.
Earlier, Japanese media reports cited local police as saying an elderly man was pronounced dead after a building collapsed in Shika Town in Ishikawa
The quakes hit Ishikawa and nearby areas, with one having a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Four people have died in today's earthquakes, Kyodo News reported, citing the crisis management team in Ishikawa.
Earlier, Japanese media reports cited local police as saying an elderly man was pronounced dead after a building collapsed in Shika Town in Ishikawa
Japan earthquake: Tsunami advisory issued after 7.6 magnitude quake hits
A series of powerful earthquakes have hit Ishikawa and nearby areas. Buildings have collapsed and tens of thousands of homes are without power - with people being urged to flee to high ground due to the tsunami threat.
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