More than a hundred buildings were damaged, some collapsing, as a result of a series of powerful earthquakes in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture. TV channel reports this NHK referring to local authorities.
Damage was reported particularly in Toyama Prefecture, which neighbors Ishikawa. However, there is still no data on the destruction in Ishikawa. It is only known that there is a large fire in the city of Wajima, no details are given.
At least six cases of house collapse have been reported, according to Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi. There may be people under the debris.
It is also reported that there are injured people. According to local media reports, they suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
January 1, a series of strong earthquakes dead In western Japan. Tremors up to magnitude 7.4 were recorded in the Ishikawa and Niigata prefectures.
Previously resident in Japan said26 earthquakes occurred in a few hours.