A devastating earthquake has struck Ishikawa prefecture in central Japan and its surrounding areas, resulting in at least eight confirmed fatalities, as reported by local authorities on Tuesday. The region is grappling with the aftermath of this seismic event, which has prompted a swift response from the Japanese government.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida highlighted the urgency of the rescue efforts, characterizing the mission to aid those affected by the earthquakes as a race against time. The government has mobilized self-defence forces to the affected areas and remains committed to providing ongoing assistance to address the situation.
The seismic activity, marked by a series of powerful earthquakes, included major tremors reaching a preliminary magnitude of up to 7.6. The epicenter was located at a shallow depth on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa prefecture, as detailed by the Xinhua news agency. This seismic event has been officially termed the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The aftermath of this seismic activity has been marked by continued tremors, with Japan experiencing a total of 155 earthquakes since the initial event on Monday. The impact of these earthquakes has significantly affected the affected region, prompting swift and decisive action from both local and national authorities.
(With Agency Inputs)
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