Quake Death Toll Reaches 168 in Ishikawa Pref.; Safety of 323 People Unknown (UPDATE 1)
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Coastal area hit by tsunami is seen in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Saturday.
11:00 JST, January 8, 2024
The death toll in Ishikawa Prefecture from the New Year Day’s Noto Peninsula Earthquake grew to 168 as of 2 p.m. on Monday, the prefectural government announced on Monday.
One person is missing in Suzu and the safety of 323 people remains unconfirmed in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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