The number of people killed by an earthquake in Japan increased to 202

Published at: 09/01/2024 09:09 AM

This Tuesday, authorities in the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa reported that the death toll, due to the 7.6 magnitude earthquake on January 1, rose to 202 and the number of missing persons to 120.

In this regard, he explained that there are more than 560 people injured, 1,400 homes and 200 buildings destroyed.

According to what was published on the TELESUR web portal, 91 people died in the city of Suzu, 81 in Wajima, 20 in Hanamizu, five in Nanao, two in Noto, two in Shiga and one person in Hakui.

In addition, 28,000 people evacuated because the natural phenomenon generated tsunami waves on the western coast of the Asian country.

Mazo News Team

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