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- A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on 1 January just after 16:00 local time The number of people killed from the quake currently stands at 48 Homes and buildings have collapsed, destroying neighbourhoods Japan's prime minister Fumio Kishida said emergency crews were "in a race against time" to search for victims trapped under any rubble
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Jan 1, 2024 · BBC. Summary. The number of people killed in a powerful earthquake in Japan which caused homes to collapse and triggered tsunami warnings is now known to be 48. Japan's prime minister, Fumio...
Apr 18, 2024 · Updated 3:00 AM PDT, April 18, 2024. TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake that struck southwestern Japan left nine people with minor injuries and caused damage such as burst water pipes and small landslides, authorities said Thursday. But there was no danger of a tsunami.
Jan 1, 2024 · Buildings collapse, trapping residents, and fires break out but tsunami warning lowered after series of major earthquakes in Japan. Japan issues tsunami warnings for west coast after...
Jan 2, 2024 · 1X. Tokyo/Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref. –. Authorities in Japan on Tuesday rushed to assess the damage the day after a powerful earthquake left at least 48 dead, led to landslides and the collapse of...
Jan 4, 2024 · Japan earthquake: death toll rises to 62 amid warnings of landslides and aftershocks. Ishikawa and its Noto peninsula, one of the worst affected areas, has been hit by more than 100 aftershocks...
Apr 3, 2024 · The earthquake was the most powerful to hit the island in 25 years. Dozens of people remained trapped, and many buildings were damaged, with the worst centered in the city of Hualien.
Jan 1, 2024 · A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday afternoon, triggering tsunami waves and causing damage to roads, power, transport services and infrastructure.
