Japanese Region Shaken by Earthquakes 2 Homes Collapse Echoes of Deadly January Quake

Post by: Elena Malik

Earthquakes rattled Japan's north-central region of Ishikawa early Monday, reigniting fears in a community still reeling from the aftermath of a powerful quake that struck on January 1. The latest seismic activity, which included a magnitude 5.9 temblor atop the northern end of the Noto Peninsula, followed by a 4.8 quake and subsequent smaller tremors within a span of two hours, prompted heightened vigilance. Fortunately, no tsunami warnings were issued.

However, the impact of Monday's tremors was felt in Wajima city, where two houses previously damaged in the January 1 quake collapsed. Despite the structural damage, there were no reported injuries or further harm, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. Satoshi Harada, an official from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), indicated that these latest quakes were likely aftershocks from the magnitude 7.6 earthquake earlier in the year.

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While seismic activity has somewhat subsided since January, Harada urged caution, particularly around buildings previously compromised by the quake. Transportation services, including Shinkansen super-express trains, were temporarily halted for safety inspections, although most resumed operations shortly thereafter. The Nuclear Regulation Authority reported no irregularities at nearby nuclear power plants, with minor damage observed at the Shika plant on the Noto Peninsula, but assured that cooling functions remained unaffected.

Despite these assurances, Monday's tremors reignited anxiety among residents, many of whom are still grappling with the arduous task of rebuilding their lives. NHK television captured scenes of individuals emerging from their homes and temporary shelters, anxious to assess any additional damage. Reconstruction efforts in the mountainous regions of the peninsula have been slow, with many damaged homes left untouched.

In Wajima, a community particularly hard-hit by the quakes, an innkeeper recounted the moment the ground shook anew, prompting him to seek refuge under his reception desk. Though his establishment remained intact, the event served as a stark reminder of the fragility of life in a region accustomed to seismic unrest.

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