Photos from Japan's 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake

Earthquake Safety and Preparedness

Crews continue cleanup after a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake rattled northwestern Japan Tuesday.

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The roof of the wooden sumo building falls on the site of the Oizumi Elementary School in Tsuruoka, Yamagata prefecture, northwestern Japan, Wednesday, June 19, 2019, after an earthquake. The powerful earthquake jolted northwestern Japan late Tuesday, prompting officials to issue a tsunami warning along the coast which was lifted about two and a half hours later. Tsuruoka city officials were helping coastal residents evacuate to higher ground as a precaution. (Kyodo News via AP)

Crews continue cleanup Wednesday after a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake rattled northwestern Japan Tuesday.

Local news sources are reporting between 26 and 30 injuries, including one serious injury.

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The earthquake occurred at 10:22 p.m. off Yamagata in the Sea of Japan, and a tsunami warning was lifted hours after it was issued along coastal regions by Japan's meteorological agency.

Niigata Prefecture and Yamagata Prefecture saw the most damage from the quake, including landslides in Murakami and Tsuruoka. A large landslide closed Japan National Route 345 near Murakami, according to Shingetsu News.

The local meteorological agency warned of potential building collapse, more landslides and possible similar quakes in the area in the following week as heavy rain is expected, The Japan Times reported.

Crews continue cleanup after a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake rattled northwestern Japan Tuesday.

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