Tremors of Resilience: Japan

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Insights

  • A series of 20 powerful earthquakes struck Japan's Noto region, off the western coast of Honshu, on January 1, 2024. The quakes triggered a tsunami warning and caused damage to homes, infrastructure, and power lines.
  • At least 48 people have been reported dead (as of 2nd January 2024).
  • Power outages continued to affect more than 33,000 homes across the prefecture, according to Hokuriku Electric Power Company.