# japan earthquake 2024

Japan quake: Rescuers rush to reach survivors » A powerful earthquake that hit Japan on New Year's Day killed at least 55 people, with rescue teams struggling in freezing temperatures on Tuesday to reach coastal areas. Reuters.com

Q&A: What sets the recent Japan earthquake apart from others? » MIT Geophysicist William Frank discusses the recent earthquake in Japan off the Noto Peninsula, which is part of an earthquake swarm that started in 2020. These swarms are different than subduction earthquakes and are less understood. News.mit.edu

Tectonics of the January 1, 2024 M7.5 earthquake in Japan » Exploring earthquakes on Japan's western coast Earthquakeinsights.substack.com

Map: Earthquake Strikes Japan » View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area. Nytimes.com

January 1, 2024 Japan earthquake » A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and leaving at least four people dead. Follow here for live news updates. Cnn.com

 Japan’s latest earthquake could’ve been much worse, a Northeastern expert says, but the country spends money to ‘keep people safe’ » Japan's latest earthquake could’ve been much worse if it wasn't for the country's innovative emergency preparations, says Northeastern expert. News.northeastern.edu

January 1, 2024 Japan earthquake | CNN » A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and leaving at least four people dead. Follow here for live news updates. Cnn.com