Powerful Earthquake Hits Japan, Causing Tsunami and Killing 13

Powerful Earthquake Hits Japan, Causing Tsunami and Killing 13

The 7.6-magnitude quake struck on New Year’s Day and caused a 4-foot wave

Upgraded Jan. 1, 2024 10:04 pm ET

TOKYO– An effective 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck a location along the west coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami wave of a minimum of 4 feet along with home collapses and a big fire.

Thirteen individuals were eliminated in the earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture, according to public broadcaster NHK. A nationwide federal government representative in Tokyo stated authorities were reacting to a minimum of 6 cases in which individuals were caught inside a collapsed home.

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