More than 50 buildings were partially or completely destroyed in the 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Japan. Many buildings surrendered to flames. At least 78 people died. While the tsunami warning was lifted, authorities had called “Be more prepared for a major earthquake” after the 7.6 magnitude earthquake.
Footage recorded during the earthquake in Japan went viral!
NOT EARTHQUAKE, BUT NEGLIGENCE KILLS
The image recorded on an overpass during the earthquake was shared many times on social media. In the images, it was learned that there was a seismic isolator on the overpass, which was seen standing without collapsing even during the most severe moments of the earthquake.
THERE WERE 9 MAJOR EARTHQUAKES IN ABOUT AN HOUR
Japan was shaken by earthquakes on the first day of the new year. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), several earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 5 to 7 occurred yesterday on the Noto Peninsula and off the coast of Ishikawa in the west.
Local time 5.7 at 16.06, 7.6 at 16.10, 6.1 at 16.18, 5.2 at 16.39, 5.2 at 16.42, 5 at 16.48, 5.7 at 16.56, 17.07 There were earthquakes of magnitude 5.2 in and magnitude 5 at 17.29.
In the statement made by the agency, it was also reported that many more earthquakes of magnitude 4 to 5 occurred throughout the region throughout the night.
Another earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 was recorded on the coast of the Noto Peninsula on January 2 at 10:17 local time.