<p>The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a magnitude 5.9 earthquake hitting Ishikawa Prefecture, with authorities confirming no tsunami risk, NHK reported.</p>
<p>The quake occurred at approximately 6:31 am on Monday, with its epicentre estimated to be 10 kilometres deep.</p>
<p>Wajima and Suzu cities in Ishikawa Prefecture experienced tremors at an intensity of upper 5 on Japan's seismic scale.</p>
<p>Additionally, Noto town felt tremors at an intensity of lower than 5, while Nanao city and Anamizu town, along with some areas in Niigata Prefecture, registered an intensity of 4.</p>
<p>Following the earthquake, East Japan Railway temporarily suspended Hokuriku Shinkansen and Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train services due to a power outage. Service resumed at 6:50 am, NHK reported.</p>
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The quake occurred at approximately 6:31 am on Monday, with its epicentre estimated to be 10 kilometres deep

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