The earthquake's epicentre was about 80 km (50 miles) north of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain. Tremors also shook buildings in neighbouri...

The meteorological department is yet to issue a response to a question on whether the phenomenon was an earth's tremor.

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a warning for tsunami waves as high as three metres (10 feet).

Residents of Noto region were urged to evacuate immediately to higher ground