Noto Peninsula

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Prime Minister Kishida Declares Emergency as Japan Grapples with Earthquake Aftermath

TOKYO: A series of strong earthquakes, including a major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, struck central Japan’s Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, resulting in 24 reported deaths. The Japan Meteorological Agency officially named it the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Over 155 quakes have been recorded since Monday. Wajima city witnessed a large-scale fire, collapsing buildings, and numerous people…