At least 62 people killed in strong earthquake in central Japan
epa11054249 Debris is swept away flooding following a strong earthquake, in Suzu, central Japan, 03 January 2024. The Ishikawa Prefecture Government has announced 62 people were killed by the magnitude 7 earthquake (the USGS listed the magnitude as 7.5) which occured on 01 January. About 33,000 residents in Ishikawa Prefecture have evacuated to 355 makeshift evacuation centers. According to Hokuriku Electric Power Company, about 33,900 homes lose electricity power in the prefecture. EPA/JIJI PRESS JAPAN OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/
