Just days after a devastating earthquake struck the West Coast of Japan, a subsequent quake with a magnitude of 6.0 impacted the same region of the island nation at approximately 2:29 pm. According to the government, this earthquake, while registering as a magnitude 6.0, resulted in strong shaking, but as of now, no tsunami warning has been issued, as reported by the news agency AFP.
On New Year's Day, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.6 rattled Japan's West Coast, leading to a tragic toll of 202 casualties and leaving 565 individuals injured, according to official government figures. The aftermath of this destructive earthquake resulted in significant damage to infrastructure, with 23,000 homes losing power in the Hokuriku region. The impact of this seismic event represents the highest toll since the earthquakes in Kumamoto in southwestern Japan in 2016, which claimed 276 lives, including related deaths.
The challenges posed by road disruptions and other issues have impeded the efficient delivery of relief supplies to the affected areas. It's important to note that the seismic activity experienced in Japan is a consequence of the ongoing subduction process, involving the continuous grinding of the Pacific Plate beneath the North American Plate.
