Tsunami LIVE: Metre-High Waves Hit Japan Coast, Locals Told To Evacuate

A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami warnings and authorities to urge people in the area to move to higher ground." All residents must evacuate immediately to higher ground," national broadcaster NHK said after the quake hit the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture around 4:10 pm (0710 GMT).

Here are the LIVE Updates on Japan tsunami: