Japanese residents scrambled to safety after a 7.1 earthquake and aftershocks shook the island on Thursday, prompting officials to issue a Tsunami Advisory. However, scientists are now warning that a potentially larger earthquake could follow the initial one.

Major company Samsung has issued a recall for over one million slide-in electric ranges due to fire hazards after the company received reports that its front knobs could be unintentionally activated by people or pets, and resulted in 250 blazes.