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15 dead in powerful Japan earthquake

15 dead in powerful Japan earthquake

By Alipate Narawa
02/01/2024
Photo:CNN

The death toll has risen to at least 15 after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the west coast of Japan on Monday, according to local authorities.

Roads and buildings were damaged, transport and communication services have been disrupted, and officials warned of power outages for tens of thousands of homes.

Aftershocks have also been reported, with Japan’s weather agency warning they could continue for a few days.

The weather agency has lifted all tsunami advisories following the quake. Tsunami waves of up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) hit a number of areas along the country's western coast on Monday.

Some 45,700 households are without power in Japan's central Ishikawa prefecture.

Source: CNN

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