1 of 2 earthquakes in Japan caused damage and killed more than 100 people Photo: Portal/Kim KyungHoon Earthquake in Japan caused damage and killed more than 100 people Photo: Portal/Kim KyungHoon
The magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the west coast of Japan, causing damage and collapses primarily in Ishikawa Prefecture. According to the government, thousands of people are still waiting for help.
It was the worst earthquake to hit Japan in almost eight years. In addition, more than 500 people were injured.
A total of 30,000 people had to leave their homes. Meanwhile, rescuers are searching the rubble of collapsed buildings for the missing and possible survivors.
Work for the victims was also affected by the closure of roads destroyed by the earthquake. Difficult access has prevented the delivery of aid packages.
This Saturday, residents in the worsthit region formed long queues in front of supermarkets in search of basic foodstuffs.
Shortly after the magnitude 7.6 quake, the weather service warned of the risk of a “large tsunami” with waves of up to 5 meters. All warnings were suspended on Tuesday (2).
Nevertheless, waves of around one meter were recorded in regions near the epicenter of the strongest quake.
According to Portal, properties and vehicles were eventually hit by the force of the sea.
In total, around 140 tremors were registered in the region within 24 hours.
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