At least 23 injured after 7.5 quake jolts northern Japan, tsunami triggered

Several people were hurt at a hotel in Hachinohe, while a man in the Tohoku region sustained minor injuries after his car fell into a hole.

Northern Japan was struck late Monday by a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake that left at least 23 people injured and triggered a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (28 inches) along parts of the Pacific coast, officials said.

The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said 23 people were injured, including one seriously, according to Associated Press.

NHK reported that most injuries were caused by falling objects. Several people were hurt at a hotel in Hachinohe, while a man in the Tohoku region sustained minor injuries after his car fell into a hole.

Authorities were still assessing the extent of damage from the quake and subsequent tsunami, which st