By Miriam Kuepper and Katherine Lawton
Published: 08:34, January 2, 2024 | Updated: 12:03, January 2, 2024
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World leaders express solidarity with earthquake victims in Japan
World leaders have taken to social media to express solidarity with earthquake victims in Japan.
French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on
On behalf of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida, he added: “You can count on the support and help of France.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy “stands with the Japanese people in this difficult moment.”
She added: “We stand ready to provide Japan with the necessary assistance and support.”
Chancellor Olaf Scholz wrote: “After the severe earthquake in Japan, our thoughts are with the victims and their families who are now struggling with the consequences of this natural disaster.” “We stand by our Japanese friends.”
Massive earthquake “shifted land near epicenter more than a meter westward”
The massive magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck Japan yesterday may have shifted the country as much as 1.3 meters westward near the epicenter, according to Japanese broadcaster NHK.
Japan's Geographic Information Agency has reportedly recorded an observation point in the city of Wajima in the worst-hit Ishikawa Prefecture that has shifted 1.3 meters to the west.
It also said there was a westward displacement of about 1 meter in Anamizu city and 80 centimeters in Suzu city. An observation point in the Notojima district of Nanao city moved 60 centimeters northwest toward the Sea of Japan coast.
In Toyama and Niigata prefectures, the land appears to have shifted about 20 centimeters to the northwest. Several centimeters of land displacement was also observed in the Kanto-Koshin region and elsewhere.
Rescuers face a race against time as they search the rubble for survivors buried alive
Japanese rescuers are battling the clock and powerful aftershocks today to find survivors after more than 150 earthquakes measuring between magnitude 3.0 and 7.6 caused widespread destruction.
A major search and rescue operation continued into Tuesday, with Japan's prime minister saying that rescue efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture, near the quake's epicenter, had been “extremely hampered due to road damage.”
However, fears are growing that time is running out to find survivors trapped beneath the surface. According to reports, the main road through the district was completely closed.
Water, electricity and telephone services remain out across Ishikawa and beyond, and residents expressed sadness over their destroyed homes and their uncertain future.
Around 2,500 emergency workers rushed from major cities to help with the search operation in the affected coastal area, Nikkei Asia reported, while regional governor Hiroshi Hasthat said the first 24 hours were crucial to save as many people as possible.
Rescue workers are seen below inspecting buildings and extinguishing fires in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Moment the earthquake in Japan lifts the pavement and cracks streets
Footage from Japan's devastating earthquakes shows pavements seemingly coming to life as they are lifted and cracked.
Many roads were unusable after the quakes, leaving several villages waiting for help cut off.
More than 150 earthquakes hit Japan in the past 24 hours and officials warn there could be more.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports earthquake victims in Japan
The Australian Prime Minister expressed his support for the Japanese people in a post on social media.
Hundreds of earthquake victims in the town of Shika are lining up, desperately trying to access drinking water
Hundreds of residents in the earthquake-hit Japanese town of Shika lined up to get rations of drinking water.
The line snaked through the door and around the town hall building, past paving stones sticking out of the ground and pushed up by the violent tremors on New Year's Day.
Many homes had empty taps as dozens of aftershocks rocked Shika and other towns in the central Ishikawa region following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake.
Resident Tsugumasa Mihara, 73, had just given his grandchildren pocket money for the traditional New Year's Day and was taking a nap when the quake woke him up.
“I was just helpless,” he said. “All I could do at the time was pray that it would end soon.”
Well, “the problem is water”.
Aerial photo shows shocking damage in the city of Suzu as tens of thousands of homes were destroyed in Japan
An aerial photo shows an area with houses completely destroyed by the earthquake, which has killed 48 people so far.
Tens of thousands of homes and buildings have been reduced to rubble, and terrified survivors are braving subzero temperatures on the streets.
The minister urges Japan to remain vigilant against further earthquakes
Yoshimasa Hayashi, Japan's top cabinet secretary, said the prime minister had urged the government to “put life first” and “understand the situation” of devastation caused by the earthquake.
He said: “To the people of Japan: Please be vigilant that earthquakes with an intensity scale of up to seven may occur for about a week.”
“To people living in areas where strong shaking occurred, please keep an eye out for evacuation information in local offices, television, radio and the Internet and take appropriate action.”
Hayashi said there were 120 “cases of people” waiting to be rescued, then added: “A total of 57,360 people have been evacuated.”
Aerial footage shows boats capsizing after a terrible earthquake in the city of Suzu
Harrowing footage shows boats capsizing and sinking in the city of Suzu after an earthquake rocked Japan on New Year's Day.
The water is littered with broken boat parts, while other capsized boats can be seen on the bottom.
At least 48 people died in yesterday's devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake.
At least 48 people were killed in the devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's main island of Honshu yesterday.
Tens of thousands of homes and buildings have been reduced to rubble, and terrified survivors have braved freezing temperatures on the streets, unable to return to their homes.
Dozens of people are still missing and missing due to the New Year's Eve disaster. The death toll is expected to rise sharply as rescuers begin to retrieve victims buried under the rubble.
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Earthquake victims in Japan use folding chairs to erect a giant SOS sign on a university campus
In daylight, the complete destruction of Japan's deadly 7.6-magnitude earthquake can be seen: houses collapsed, temples were destroyed and white smoke rose from charred remains of buildings
As daylight broke over Japan this morning, the complete destruction of the deadly 7.6-magnitude earthquake became clear: collapsed houses, toppled temples and huge cracks in the middle of the streets.
White smoke continued to rise from the charred remains of buildings as the country woke up to the horrific aftermath of 150 earthquakes striking it in less than 24 hours.
A building believed to be a seven-story block was seen lying on its side, while a temple in the city of Suzu was said to have been completely destroyed. At least 100 buildings were destroyed in the popular tourist resort of Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Shocking images emerging from the country show flattened houses and abandoned cars sinking into huge cracks in the road.
At least 48 dead after massive earthquake in Japan
We have just received the sad news that the death toll from the earthquakes in Japan has reached 48.
This comes as Japanese rescue workers are racing against the clock and powerful aftershocks today to find survivors after more than 150 earthquakes – ranging in magnitude from 3.0 to 7.6 – caused widespread destruction.
The magnitude 7.6 quake that struck Ishikawa Prefecture on the main island of Honshu triggered tsunami waves over a meter high, toppling houses, causing a major fire and tearing apart streets.
Local authorities put the death toll at 48, but the toll was expected to rise as rescuers combed through the rubble.
“Very extensive damage has been confirmed, including numerous casualties, building collapses and fires,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (pictured below) said after a disaster relief meeting.
“We must race against time to search for and rescue victims of the disaster.”
REVIEW: What we know so far about the devastating consequences of earthquakes
If you're just joining us now, here's a summary of what we know so far:
- At least 48 people have died, but the death toll is expected to rise
- Hundreds of buildings were destroyed and several towns were cut off by damaged roads and landslides
- More than 150 earthquakes struck Japan in less than 24 hours and more are expected today
- Rescuers are racing against the clock to find survivors buried alive under collapsed houses
Welcome to Web's live blog
Good morning and welcome to the Web live blog.
We bring you the latest developments in Japan as rescue workers search for survivors after the country was hit by more than 150 earthquakes in less than 24 hours.
Important updates
- Massive earthquake “shifted land near epicenter more than a meter westward”
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- Rescuers face a race against time as they search the rubble for survivors buried alive
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- The minister urges Japan to remain vigilant against further earthquakes
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- Japan's earthquake sparks panic buying after tens of thousands of homes are destroyed
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- At least 48 dead after massive earthquake in Japan
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- REVIEW: What we know so far about the devastating consequences of earthquakes
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