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Japan has issued a tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes shook western areas.
The quakes hit Ishikawa and nearby prefectures, with one having a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Hokuriku Electric Power said it was checking for any irregularities at its nuclear power plants, Japanese broadcaster NHK said.
Waves of up to 5m high are believed to be reaching Noto in Ishikawa, according to the meteorological agency.
NHK urged people to flee to high land or the top of a nearby building as quickly as possible.
South Korea also warned the sea level in some areas along the east coast may rise after the earthquake.
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