Noto Peninsula earthquake
January 1, 2024
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula on New Year's Day, collapsing homes, igniting fires in Wajima, and killing hundreds of people. Recovery took months and tested emergency services in a region already struggling with age and depopulation.
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