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A series of powerful earthquakes hit western and left at least 62 people dead and dozens believed trapped under collapsed buildings. The strong quakes damaged many buildings, vehicles and boats in the coastal nation, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. A substantial aftershock with a magnitude of 4.9 shook Ishikawa prefecture and its vicinity during the early hours, adding to the numerous aftershocks that ensued after a powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred two days ago. Experts emphasise the critical nature of the initial 72 hours, as the chances of survival significantly decrease beyond this timeframe. (Photo: AP and Reuters)
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Workers repair a road next to a car stuck on a broken road, in the aftermath of an earthquake, near Anamizu, Japan, January 3, 2024. (Photo: Reuters)
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Smoke billows from houses burnt by a fire, following strong earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. (Photo: AP)
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Bystanders look at damages somewhere near Noto town in the Noto peninsula facing the Sea of Japan, northwest of Tokyo, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, following Monday’s deadly earthquake. (Photo: AP)
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Firefighters work on a fire at burn-out marketplace following earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. (Photo: AP)
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Police officers search missing people at a collapsed house caused by an earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan January 2, 2024. (Photo: Reuters)
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A collapsed building caused by an earthquake is seen in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan January 2, 2024, in this photo released by Kyodo. (Photo: Reuters)
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Damaged houses sit following an earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. (Photo: AP)
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Rescue workers search a collapsed house caused by powerful earthquake in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. (Photo: AP)
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Workers repair a damaged road, in the aftermath of an earthquake, near Anamizu, Japan, January 3, 2024. (Photo: Reuters)
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Japanese Self-Defense Force’s helicopter crew members transport a patient after an earthquake hit the region in Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan January 2, 2024, in this handout photo released by the Joint Staff Office of the Defense Ministry of Japan. (Photo: Reuters)
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Evacuated people rest at a green house converted as an evacuation center, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan January 2, 2024. (Photo: Reuters)
