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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Japan's northwest coast on New Year's Day, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries. The quake triggered a tsunami warning for the Sea of Japan coastline, but all alerts were lifted the next day. The region continues to experience frequent aftershocks, putting structures at risk. Japan is located in a highly seismic area, and past instances show a 20% risk of another quake of the same size occurring. The country has an earthquake early warning system, but false alarms have caused concern. Major earthquakes in Japan have resulted in significant damage and loss of life in the past. [Extracted from the article]