**The Event:**
* A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck central Japan, triggering tsunami waves of up to 1.2 meters along the west coast.
* The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for Ishikawa prefecture, prompting widespread evacuation orders.
* While thankfully the tsunami waves were smaller than initially feared, they still caused damage to coastal areas and infrastructure.
**Impact:**
* One person was confirmed dead and several others injured due to the earthquake and tsunami.
* Buildings were damaged, power outages occurred, and essential services were disrupted in affected areas.
* Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing, focusing on ensuring the safety and well-being of residents.
**Current Situation:**
* The tsunami warning has been lifted, but residents remain cautious as aftershocks continue.
* The Japanese government has declared a state of emergency and is providing assistance to affected areas.
* International aid is also being offered to support recovery efforts.
**Sources for further information:**
* Reuters: [https://www.britannica.com/event/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-of-2011](https://www.britannica.com/event/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-of-2011)
* Japan Meteorological Agency: [https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html](https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html)
* BBC: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDNkDVofJM8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDNkDVofJM8)
Please let me know if you have any other questions about the tsunami in Japan or the current situation there. I'm here to help in any way I can.
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