But vandalism is not suspected. Officials say the most likely culprit is the Noto Peninsula earthquake that struck Jan. 1 and had a magnitude of 7.6. The official name of the rock is “Tsurugiji ...

Thousands of families lost their homes when the 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's remote Noto peninsula on New Year's Day. Children in the affected areas need food and shelter and basic support ...

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Learning From First Responders Delays in rescue are said to have been a serious problem in the January 1st quake that hit the Noto Peninsula in Japan. As experts are ...

The government is estimating that the Noto Peninsula earthquake caused damage ... In the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the estimated damage to fixed assets totaled 16.9 trillion yen.

Image: Sean Pavone/iStock The Noto Peninsula is the northern tip of Ishikawa Prefecture that juts out into the Sea of Japan. With scenic views and small towns perfect for experiencing local culture, ...

At least six people have been confirmed dead on Japan’s Noto Peninsula after floods struck an area still recovering from a major earthquake nine months ago. Heavy rain pounded the area over the ...

On New Year's Day a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake, and several smaller earthquakes, shook Japan's remote Noto Peninsula, killing 241 people and leaving a further 11 missing. About 55,000 ...

(Kyodo) KANAZAWA (Kyodo) -- Voters in Ishikawa Prefecture, struck by a strong earthquake on the Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day, are calling for government support for swift reconstruction ...

The epicentre of the 7.6 quake was the Noto peninsula, in central Japan. The Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, said that emergency services were locked in a "race against time" to rescue survivors.

This is the first time that the U.S. military will provide assistance to an earthquake-affected area in Japan since 2016. A series of tragedies thus far in 2024 shows why it’s high time to ...