Strong earthquake is felt in Taiwan, and authorities issue tsunami warning for Japan | World

A strong earthquake was felt in Taiwan, on Tuesday night (2) — Wednesday morning (3), local time. Authorities have issued a tsunami warning for Japan.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake was magnitude 7.5, with its epicenter near the east coast of Taiwan. According to authorities, the tremor was felt very close to the surface.

A second tremor measuring 6.6 was recorded 13 minutes after the 7.5 earthquake, according to Japanese authorities.

Waves of up to three meters could hit the Japanese island of Okinawa around 10pm Brasília time, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK. Residents living in the region were ordered to evacuate.

NHK also said that waves of 30 centimeters were recorded on the Japanese island of Yonaguni, which is about 100 km off the east coast of Taiwan.

The earthquake was also felt in coastal Chinese cities, including Shanghai.

In Taiwan, witnesses interviewed by Reuters stated that part of Taipei is without electricity.

Until the publication of this report there was no information about damage or injuries.