Society
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.
-
No Abnormalities in Power Plant in Niigata Pref. after Magnitude 6.0 Quake
A strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 struck Niigata Prefecture at 5:59 p.m. on Tue...
January 9, 2024
-
Japan’s Noto Peninsula Quake Death Toll Exceeds 200 (UPDATE 2)
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake death toll climbed to 202 on Tuesday, according to the Ishikawa prefec...
January 9, 2024
-
Japan Prime Minister Kishida intends to designate Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula Earthquake as extreme disaster (Update 1)
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled a plan on Monday to designate the Noto Peninsula Earthquake as...
January 8, 2024
-
Noto Peninsula Earthquake to Be Designated as Severe Disaster
Noto Peninsula Earthquake will be designated as a disaster of extreme severity, Prime Minister Fumio...
January 8, 2024
-
Over 1,300 Houses Destroyed or Damaged in Noto Earthquake; Situation in Hard-Hit Cities Still Difficult to Ascertain
The recent Noto Peninsula Earthquake caused severe property damage, with at least 1,305 houses eithe...
January 8, 2024
-
Gap in Debris, Rainwater May Have Saved Elderly Woman; Doctor Describes Rescue as ‘Ray of Hope’
A gap in the debris and rainwater may have helped a woman in her 90s survive for about 124 hours und...
January 8, 2024
-
Man Grieves for Wife, Son Lost in Noto Peninsula Earthquake; Holiday Celebration with Grandparents Destroyed by Disaster
Monday marked one week since the massive earthquake that hit the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture,...
January 8, 2024
-
Many Noto Peninsula Quake Victims Likely Crushed to Death; 161 People Confirmed Dead, Over 28,000 Living in Shelters
Many of the victims of the Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula Earthquake are believed to have been crushed to dea...
January 8, 2024
-
Quake Death Toll Reaches 168 in Ishikawa Pref.; Safety of 323 People Unknown (UPDATE 1)
The death toll in Ishikawa Prefecture from the New Year Day's Noto Peninsula Earthquake grew to 168 ...
January 8, 2024
-
Noto Peninsula Earthquake Exposes 200 Meters of New Coastline
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake caused ground uplift along the coast, spanning about 85 kilometers thr...
January 7, 2024
-
Infectious Diseases Spreading in Quake Shelters in Noto Region
Infectious diseases, such as COVID-19 and gastroenteritis, have begun spreading in shelters establis...
January 7, 2024
-
Noto Disaster 1st Quake Killing Over 100 Since Kumamoto in 2016; Death toll reaches 128
The Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula Earthquake has become the first earthquake in the nation to claim more tha...
January 7, 2024
-
Expert Analysis Suggests Tsunamis in Noto Peninsula and Niigata Prefecture Post-Earthquake Reached Up to 3 Meters
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake may have caused tsunamis reaching over 2 to 3 meters in height across ...
January 7, 2024
-
Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Search Operation Continues in Ishikawa Pref. Town
KANAZAWA — As the death toll in Ishikawa Prefecture from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake exceeded 100 ...
January 7, 2024
-
Japan Prime Minister: Use Hotels to House Quake Evacuees; Calls for Ministries to Take Over Restoration of Roads
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has directed local governments to rent vacant rooms in hotels and inns ...
January 7, 2024
"Society" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
-
-
-
-
JN TOP STORIES
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
