# japan earthquake 2024

Japan: M4.8 Earthquake Strikes Tokyo » An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 struck the Kanto Region, with its epicenter at a depth of 80 km in Tokyo Bay at 8:59 a.m. on Sunday, January Nbcrightnow.com

A woman in her 90s is rescued alive 5 days after Japan’s deadly earthquake » WAJIMA, Japan (AP) — A woman in her 90s was pulled alive from a collapsed house in western Japan late Saturday, 124 hours after a major quake slammed the region, killing at least 126 people, toppli… Abc4.com

Seismologists in Colorado monitor Japan earthquake and aftershocks » A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake jolted Japan just hours into the new year. Meanwhile, halfway across the globe in Colorado, scientists jumped into action to determine the precise location and magnitude of the earthquake. Cbsnews.com

H.B. students fold 1,000 cranes for Japanese children » It is a Japanese tradition to fold 1,000 cranes for someone who is sick or has stumbled upon misfortune; the origami birds are said to bring health and prosperity to the downtrodden. Students at Ci… Ocregister.com

Powerful earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead. Fears grow about saving people still trapped » A series of powerful earthquakes has hit western Japan, leaving at least 62 people dead. Rescue efforts continued Wednesday to get out those trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas two days after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday. Japan is frequently hit by earthquakes because of its location along the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin. Thepublicsradio.org