Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents evacuate coast

A powerful earthquake and tsunami struck central Japan and its western coast, triggering evacuations, power outages, and transportation disruptions. The quake, with a magnitude of 7.6, caused waves along the Sea of Japan coast, and more were expected. Tsunami warnings were issued for Ishikawa, Niigata, Toyama, and even in Russia's Vladivostok and Nakhodka. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, and residents are urged to be prepared for further tremors. No irregularities were reported at nuclear power plants in the affected region.