Breaking news: Powerful earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

Some people were trapped under collapsed buildings, officials said.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 1, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Yusuke Fukuhara/Yomiuri Shimbun, via, Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Japan Issues Tsunami Warnings After Powerful Earthquake Officials ordered evacuations and said that some people were trapped under collapsed buildings after a quake struck western Japan. Follow live updates Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018