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A series of earthquakes struck Japan's north-central Ishikawa region, causing five previously damaged homes to collapse but resulting in no major damage or life-threatening injuries. These quakes are believed to be aftershocks of a deadly January 1st earthquake that killed 260 people. Residents remain cautious as they continue to recover from the earlier disaster.
Japanese experts have determined that the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day was caused by the movement of active faults in the sea that had been dormant for 3,000 to 4,000 years, resulting in a tsunami. The slipping of a belt of active faults on the Noto Peninsula and the Sea of Japan explained the seismic intensity and the tsunami, with a group of faults stretching over 100 kilometers.
Western Japan has been struck by a series of powerful earthquakes, with the most significant being a magnitude 7.6 tremor, resulting in at least 48 deaths and extensive damage across Ishikawa prefecture. Aftershocks continue to pose risks, and thousands of homes have been reported destroyed. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has mobilized 1,000 soldiers to assist with rescue efforts, emphasizing the urgency of saving lives. Despite the destruction, nuclear plants in the region remain operational, and the U.S. has offered assistance. Japan, located on the "Ring of Fire," is prone to seismic activity, and the region is bracing for potential further quakes.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, prompting the issuance of a major tsunami warning for Ishikawa and tsunami advisories for other northwestern coastal areas of Honshu. Residents have been urged to evacuate to higher ground as waves over one meter high have already impacted Wajima City. Tsunami waves could reach up to five meters in some areas. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been made, and nuclear plants in the affected area have not shown any abnormalities. South Korea also anticipates potential sea level rises on its east coast.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's western prefecture of Ishikawa, causing damage to buildings and injuring some people. No abnormalities were reported at nearby nuclear power plants. The government has set up an earthquake response center and warned of possible aftershocks.