News24 | Massive earthquake strikes Japan, triggering tsunami warning

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A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on 1 January 2024.

Four people have been confirmed dead in the powerful earthquake that rocked Japan, the Kyodo news agency reported early Tuesday, citing authorities in Ishikawa prefecture.

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