Rescuers sifted through rubble on Saturday (local time) as the focus turned to recovering bodies rather than finding survivors, five days after a huge earthquake struck central Japan, with 98 people now confirmed killed. The death toll from the New Year’s Day 7.5-magnitude quake was certain to rise, with 211 people in the Ishikawa region…
NEW DELHI: A massive earthquake rocked Central Japan that triggered tsunami warning, widespread destruction to buildings, cutting off power to tens of thousands of households, and compelling coastal residents to seek refuge in higher areas.The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves of about 1 metre along Japan’s west coast and neighbouring South…
NEW DELHI: The embassy of India in Japan on Monday issued emergency contact numbers for Indian citizens after a powerful earthquake and tsunami struck central Japan and its western coast.“Embassy has set up an emergency control room for anyone to contact in connection with the earthquake and Tsunami on January 1, 2024,” the Indian embassy…
The strongest jolt measured 7.6. Tokyo: A succession of 21 earthquakes registering 4.0 magnitude or stronger struck central Japan in just over 90 minutes on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The strongest jolt measured 7.6, it said. The quakes prompted tsunami warnings and authorities urged people in the area to move to higher ground….
