A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast late Wednesday night. The Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the prefectures of Fukushima and Miyagi. Officials are urging people to stay away from the coast.

The quake struck at around 11:36 p.m. and had a maximum intensity of 6-plus on Japan's seismic scale of zero to 7. The depth of the focus is estimated at 57 kilometers.

Tremors were felt across much of eastern Japan. A tsunami up to one meter could hit coastal areas of Fukushima and Miyagi Prefectures.

Waves up to 30 centimeters have been reported at Ishinomaki Port, and 20 centimeters in Sendai Port in Miyagi Prefecture.

Meteorological Agency officials are calling on people in the affected areas to stay away from the coast. Municipalities along the Pacific in Miyagi Prefecture have issued evacuation orders to residents and set up shelters.

Officials in the city of Soma in Fukushima Prefecture confirmed one death. At least 88 people were injured.

There were also reports of structural damage and fires across the affected area.
The quake triggered blackouts and disrupted train services.