More than 35 aftershocks greater than a magnitude of 2.5 have struck near the epicenter of Japan’s earthquake in the past 24 hours, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Of these aftershocks, one was above 6.0, 12 were 5.0 or above, and 22 were above 4.0.
USGS seismologists warned on Monday that aftershocks could last for months.
The death toll from Monday’s 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Japan’s west coast has now reached at least 30, as reported by authorities in Ishikawa prefecture on Tuesday. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, speaking after a disaster emergency meeting earlier in the day, mentioned that a destroyed road has hampered access to the affected area.
Rescue efforts are ongoing to reach individuals trapped beneath collapsed buildings, and the Prime Minister highlighted the challenging circumstances. The earthquake, which struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa on Monday afternoon, resulted in building collapses, fires, and triggered tsunami alerts reaching as far as eastern Russia. 35 aftershocks greater
On Tuesday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency lifted all tsunami advisories along parts of the country’s western coast. However, nearly 24 hours after the quake, there remains limited access to the northern region of the secluded Noto Peninsula.
The death toll has climbed to a minimum of 15 people following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan’s west coast on Monday, as reported by local authorities. Officials from Wajima city in Ishikawa prefecture confirmed this updated figure in communication with CNN on Tuesday.
The Ishikawa government is actively tracking reported deaths throughout the prefecture and intends to release a comprehensive update later in the day.
As of Tuesday, approximately 45,700 households in Japan’s central Ishikawa prefecture are without power in the aftermath of the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred on Monday, as reported by the Hokuriku Electric Power company.
The earthquake resulted in six fatalities in Ishikawa, and dozens of individuals have sustained injuries across four other prefectures, including Toyama and Niigata, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK, which cited information from hospitals and local authorities.
To aid in the rescue and recovery operations, the defense ministry has deployed 1,000 military personnel, as confirmed by Defense Minister Minoru Kihara in statements made on Monday.