A​ powerful earthquake shook the Japan coast on New Year's Day, damaging buildings and triggering a tsunami warning for the country's west coast. This image shows a fire burning following an earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. It was the first time a "major tsunami warning" was issued in Japan since the devastating March 1, 2011, earthquake and tsunami, according to CNN.com. Cracks are seen on the ground in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, following an earthquake. (Kyodo News via AP)L​ater Monday evening, the tsunami threat had passed and warnings were canceled.

Source: CNN January 01, 2024 13:48 UTC