Earthquake in Japan: Japan was hit by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day.
A day after Japan was struck by a powerful earthquake of 7.5 magnitude, the country lifted all tsunami warnings and advisories put in place after a major quake on New Year's Day, a meteorological agency official told AFP on Tuesday. At least 48 people have been killed by the massive quake jolted Japan.
Small changes to tidal levels are still possible, the official said, a day after triggered tsunami waves over a metre high reached the coast.
Here are the LIVE updates on Japan Earthquake:
BREAKING: Japan Earthquake Death Coutn Rises To 48, More Feared DeadAt least 48 people are confirmed dead following a major earthquake in Japan, a local official said. The official in Ishikawa prefecture told news agency AFP the "death toll has reached 48".
Japan Earthquake Live: 30 Killed, Scores More Stuck Under Debris
Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks Tuesday to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing at least 30 people and causing widespread destruction.
Japan Earthquake Live: 30 Killed, Scores More Stuck Under Debris
Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks Tuesday to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing at least 30 people and causing widespread destruction.
BREAKING:24 Dead After Devastating Japan Quake, Says Japan News AgencyThe Kyodo news agency reported that 24 people had died, including seven in the badly hit port of Wajima.
Japan Earthquake Live Updates: "What A Terrible Start": Locals Recount Devastating Quake"It was such a powerful jolt," Tsugumasa Mihara, 73, told news agency AFP as he queued with hundreds of others for water in the town of Shika. "What a terrible way to start the year," he said.
"There was shaking like I have never experienced before," an elderly man told NHK. "Inside my house, it was so terrible... I am still alive. Maybe I have to be content with that."
BREAKING: Quake Death Count At 13, Says Japan News Agency
Japan's Kyodo news agency has reported that 13 people have died after the massive earthquake in the country.
In Pics: Massive Fire Breaks Out After Powerful Japan EarthquakeA huge fire that destroyed over 50 building broke out after the 7.6- magnitude earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day.
Japan Earthquake: "Very ExtensiveDamage, Numerous Casualities": Japan PM Fumio Kishida
"Very extensive damage has been confirmed, including numerous casualties, building collapses, and fires," Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters, describing a "race against time" to rescue victims.
BREAKING: Japan Lifts All Tsunami WarningsJapan has lifted all the tsunami warnings and advisories, a day after 5 metres high waves were believed to be reaching Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture.