A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Japan in the new year, killing at least four people and causing extensive property damage.
“According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 4:10 p.m. local time at a depth of 10 kilometers on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture.” CNN.
“The building collapsed due to the earthquake and the case broke.” [sic] Fires broke out, tsunami warnings were issued as far as eastern Russia, and evacuation orders were issued for residents from the affected coastal areas of Japan, he added.
At least 31 small aftershocks continued throughout the day and could continue for days and months.There was one particularly tragic story. 1,400 passengers stranded Inside a high-speed Shinkansen train about 10 hours after the main shock.
An estimated 8,500 military personnel are being deployed to assist in relief efforts. President Joe Biden has already said the United States “stands ready to provide the Japanese people with whatever assistance they need.”
Photos and videos of the aftermath went viral on social media.
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's west coast near Ishikawa Prefecture, destroying dozens of buildings. A tsunami warning has been issued and residents in coastal areas are urged to evacuate. pic.twitter.com/xY1la5ikva
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 1, 2024
Scary visuals, today's 7.6 earthquake in western Japan caused entire rivers/channels to burst out of their basins like waves in an amusement park pool.
Tsunami warning for western Japan coast! #Japan #tsunami pic.twitter.com/GTEpBbLcDn
— Vishal Verma (@VishalVerma_9) January 1, 2024
Attention: On the first day of the new year 2024, people are panicking and in extreme fear after a strong earthquake shakes Japan. pic.twitter.com/SdnczqGvez
— The Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 1, 2024
Here is another video about the damage caused by today's earthquake in Japan. The uploader labeled this as a Kanazawa video. pic.twitter.com/beCcqJiuHH
— Jeffrey J. Hall🇵🇺🇸 (@mrjeffu) January 1, 2024
#Japan Hit by a huge 7.6 #earthquake!
Along with the tsunami warning, an evacuation advisory has also been issued.
I hope everyone is safe🙏 pic.twitter.com/hZrLPk5a3Y
— Tansu Yegen (@TansuYegen) January 1, 2024
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