Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

179 people remain missing in Ishikawa Prefecture after quake

CGTN

 , Updated 20:55, 04-Jan-2024

A total of 179 people remain unaccounted for in Ishikawa Prefecture after the powerful earthquake as of 6 p.m. local time Thursday, authorities said.

An elderly woman trapped in a house destroyed by the quake was found and rescued by a search dog after the 72-hour window concluded, Kyodo News reported.

Many people are still believed to be trapped under rubble in the hard-hit coastal city of Wajima, where a major marketplace caught fire and burned down, Kyodo said.

The rubble at Asaichi Yokocho district, where approximately 200 buildings were burned down three days after multiple strong earthquakes, Wajima City, Japan, January 4, 2024. /CFP
The rubble at Asaichi Yokocho district, where approximately 200 buildings were burned down three days after multiple strong earthquakes, Wajima City, Japan, January 4, 2024. /CFP

The rubble at Asaichi Yokocho district, where approximately 200 buildings were burned down three days after multiple strong earthquakes, Wajima City, Japan, January 4, 2024. /CFP

Search Trends