A tsunami advisory for ... a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s western region, killing over 200 people and damaging or destroying about 49,000 homes, The Guardian reported.

Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Monday after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southwest of the country. The public warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted. The agency ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned of possible tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) and urged the public to stay away from coastal waters. “Tsunami can strike repeatedly.