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The death toll from the earthquake in Japan reached 180 people, 120 people are missing

The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Japan has increased to 180, and the fate of another 120 people is unknown.

According to the report of Fars International News Agency, the death toll from the 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Noto Island on the coast of Japan has increased to 180.

The local authorities of Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered the most damage in this earthquake, say that 120 people are also missing and the emergency organization cannot contact them to determine their fate.

On January 12, this earthquake, whose power was 7.6 on the Richter scale, shook the city of Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture.

According to government statistics, 565 One person was also injured and around 28,000 people evacuated their homes and were accommodated in temporary centers.

 

In Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered the most damage, more than 250 buildings were destroyed and about 300 houses were burned. has burned These areas are still facing a shortage of water and electricity as well as fuel, and the breakdown of communication routes has made it difficult to provide relief.

It is said that more than 850 earthquakes have occurred in Japan since January 1st. The highest of which was 7.6 Richter, which caused a tsunami threat for the entire western coast of this country.

Seismologists in Japan say there is still a risk of aftershocks and more aftershocks measuring more than 7 on the Richter scale, and local residents are being asked to remain vigilant and follow official emergency messages and authorities. to follow.

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