Tremors of Resilience: Japan

Creator: Preyash Shah

Insights

• A series of 20 powerful earthquakes struck Japan's Noto region, off the western coast of Honshu, on January 1, 2024. The quakes triggered a tsunami warning and caused damage to homes, infrastructure, and power lines.

• At least 48 people have been reported dead (as of 2nd January 2024).

• Power outages continued to affect more than 33,000 homes across the prefecture, according to Hokuriku Electric Power Company.

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