New Year's Day Earthquake Kills Dozens in Japan
Major Search and Rescue Operation Underway
The death toll has soared after a major earthquake struck central Japan on New Year's Day, January 1, 2024, toppling homes and triggering a tsunami warning. The earthquake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, was centered in the Noto area of Ishikawa Prefecture and has left a trail of destruction throughout the area.
According to local officials, at least 42 people have been confirmed dead, and hundreds of others have been injured. Emergency workers and volunteer search teams are desperately searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings in search of survivors.
Devastating Loss
The earthquake has had a profound impact on the local population, with over 1,000 homes and other buildings completely destroyed. Infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has also suffered significant damage.
The earthquake has also caused widespread power outages, affecting over 200,000 households and businesses. Communication networks have also been disrupted, making it difficult for survivors to contact family members and loved ones.
The earthquake and its aftermath have evoked memories of the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, which caused widespread damage and loss of life. That earthquake had a magnitude of 9.0 and triggered a massive tsunami that killed nearly 20,000 people.
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