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Noto Peninsula Earthquake
The magnitude 7.6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1 was the largest earthquake in the Noto region since records were kept in 1885.This is a chronological listing of earthquake-related articles distributed by The Japan News since the earthquake occurred on the New Year's Day.
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Over 11,000 Houses in Ishikawa Pref. Damaged by Noto Peninsula Earthquake; Wajima, Suzu Yet to Submit Figures
The Ishikawa prefectural government announced Saturday that the number of houses listed as either e...
January 13, 2024
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Quake-hit City Plans Group Evacuation of Junior High School Students to Other City
The city government of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit hard by the Noto Peninsula Earthq...
January 13, 2024
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Collapsed Building in Wajima Suffered Damage to Footings; Underground Structures of Other Buildings in Area Likely Damaged
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Despite being designed to have a high earthquake resistance, a seven-story reinfo...
January 13, 2024
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Children at Suzu Evacuation Facility Cheer up Adults with Practical, Heartwarming Handmade Newspaper
SUZU, Ishikawa — With over 20,000 people continuing to take shelter following the Jan. 1 Noto Penins...
January 13, 2024
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Construction of Temporary Housing Units Begins in Ishikawa Pref.;175 Housing Units to be Built in Quake-Hit Areas
Construction of 115 temporary housing units began on Friday in Wajima and Suzu in Ishikawa Prefectur...
January 12, 2024
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Cremation Delays for Victims of Noto Earthquake; Only 1 of 8 Crematoriums Open in Region
The cremation of victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake has been delayed in the particularly quake...
January 12, 2024
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Opening Ceremonies Held at 3 Schools in Japan’s Quake-Hit City; Children Greeted by Evacuees
SUZU, Ishikawa — Ceremonies to mark the start of the third semester were held at three elementary an...
January 12, 2024
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SDF Evacuate 122 Residents from Japan’s Isolated Communities; Residents Cut Off Since Powerful Jan. 1 Quake
WAJIMA, Ishikawa — Self-Defense Forces evacuated all 122 residents via helicopters on Thursday from ...
January 12, 2024
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SDF Working to Learn and Meet Needs of Noto Quake Evacuees; Supplies Arriving by Sea and Air, Skirting Damaged Roads
With relief work hampered by heavy snowfall and roads blocked or closed, among other disruptions in ...
January 11, 2024
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Japan Earthquake Victims Find Relief in Makeshift Baths Set Up by Self-Defense Forces
The Self-Defense Forces have set up makeshift bathing facilities using tents in areas affected by th...
January 11, 2024
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Fisheries in Noto Severely Damaged After Jan. 1 Earthquake
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake has caused serious damage to the fishing industry. According to Ishik...
January 11, 2024
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Crustal Deformations Moved Wajima 2 Meters Southwest After Quake; Authorities to Resurvey Control Points on Noto Peninsula
The city of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, shifted a maximum of two meters southwest due to crustal de...
January 11, 2024
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Tsunami Damage Focused on Noto Peninsula’s East Coast; Experts Say Ground Lift May Have Created Protective Barrier
Damage caused by the tsunami triggered by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake was concentrated on the peni...
January 11, 2024
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Self-Defense Forces Ramps Up Deliveries of Aid to Japan’s Quake-Affected Areas, Focuses on Air and Sea
The Self-Defense Forces have been focusing on air and sea transportation in delivering relief suppli...
January 11, 2024
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“Mazinger Z” “Devilman” Creator Go Nagai’s Museum Among Fire-Destroyed Buildings; Had Been Chosen as Top Travel Destination For Anime Lovers
A museum dedicated to famous mangaka Go Nagai, whose popular works include “Mazinger Z” and “Devilma...
January 11, 2024
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