04:13Residents of Wajima were seen taking refuge in temporary shelters following a deadly earthquake that struck Japan's western coastline on January 1, 2024.
Footage captured on Wednesday also shows collapsed buildings and damaged roads in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.
"I was surprised by this earthquake. I have never had such an earthquake before. It must have been a terrible time for everyone," said Haru, a 100-year-old resident.
"One, two, three people died. My neighbours died," shared another resident named Kobayashi.
On Monday, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture on Honshu Island, resulting in at least 62 reported deaths and over 300 injuries. The quake destroyed homes and infrastructure.
As of Wednesday, the regional government reported that many residents along Japan’s western coastline were still trapped beneath the rubble, with tens of thousands of homes reportedly destroyed.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures on Monday, leading to the evacuation of nearly 100,000 residents. Although the warning was lifted on Tuesday morning, some areas experienced waves over a meter high.
Ishikawa Prefecture endured over 100 aftershocks, resulting in closed roads and power outages for over 30,000 households across the region.
'I have never had such an earthquake before' – Residents of Japan's Wajima reflect on impact, losses
Residents of Wajima were seen taking refuge in temporary shelters following a deadly earthquake that struck Japan's western coastline on January 1, 2024.
Footage captured on Wednesday also shows collapsed buildings and damaged roads in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.
"I was surprised by this earthquake. I have never had such an earthquake before. It must have been a terrible time for everyone," said Haru, a 100-year-old resident.
"One, two, three people died. My neighbours died," shared another resident named Kobayashi.
On Monday, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture on Honshu Island, resulting in at least 62 reported deaths and over 300 injuries. The quake destroyed homes and infrastructure.
As of Wednesday, the regional government reported that many residents along Japan’s western coastline were still trapped beneath the rubble, with tens of thousands of homes reportedly destroyed.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures on Monday, leading to the evacuation of nearly 100,000 residents. Although the warning was lifted on Tuesday morning, some areas experienced waves over a meter high.
Ishikawa Prefecture endured over 100 aftershocks, resulting in closed roads and power outages for over 30,000 households across the region.
Residents of Wajima were seen taking refuge in temporary shelters following a deadly earthquake that struck Japan's western coastline on January 1, 2024.
Footage captured on Wednesday also shows collapsed buildings and damaged roads in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture.
"I was surprised by this earthquake. I have never had such an earthquake before. It must have been a terrible time for everyone," said Haru, a 100-year-old resident.
"One, two, three people died. My neighbours died," shared another resident named Kobayashi.
On Monday, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture on Honshu Island, resulting in at least 62 reported deaths and over 300 injuries. The quake destroyed homes and infrastructure.
As of Wednesday, the regional government reported that many residents along Japan’s western coastline were still trapped beneath the rubble, with tens of thousands of homes reportedly destroyed.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures on Monday, leading to the evacuation of nearly 100,000 residents. Although the warning was lifted on Tuesday morning, some areas experienced waves over a meter high.
Ishikawa Prefecture endured over 100 aftershocks, resulting in closed roads and power outages for over 30,000 households across the region.