Social News(2024/01/01)
[Details of damage in 1 day] 2 people have cardiopulmonary arrest in Nanao, Ishikawa; report of building collapse in Wajima
2024-01-01 23:52:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 occurred in the Noto region on the 1st, and according to the National Police Agency, two people in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, suffered cardiopulmonary arrest. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi also stated in an emergency press conference, ``We have received reports of six cases of people being buried alive due to collapsed buildings.'' In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, there was a report that ``a building collapsed and crushed the building next door, and two people who were there were unable to escape and were left stranded.'' According to NHK's interviews with local governments and hospitals, as of 11:00 p.m. on the 1st, multiple people were injured in five prefectures: Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui, Toyama, and Gifu. There is also information that residents who were unable to escape were left stranded in collapsed houses.
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[Lifeline 1st details] Some Shinkansen trains will suspend operation on the morning of the 2nd
2024-01-01 23:48:00
Just after 4pm on the 1st, an earthquake measuring magnitude 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a tsunami warning has been issued. We will provide a regularly updated summary of the impact on traffic, power outages, communications, etc. in each region.
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Ishikawa Intensity 4 earthquake in Shiga Town (23:30)
2024-01-01 23:47:00
There was an earthquake around 11:30 pm on the 1st. The epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.3. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 4 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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[Video] Ishikawa Shiga Town tsunami rushing in and hitting violently
2024-01-01 23:41:00
This video was taken in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture around 5:40 pm on the 1st. The photo was taken with a fixed camera attached to a house near the port, and you can see the tsunami rushing in from the right side of the screen and hitting it hard. The man who posted the post had evacuated to higher ground immediately after the earthquake, but when he later checked his home's fixed camera, it showed footage of the tsunami. The man said, ``This is an area with a lot of elderly people, so we evacuated to higher ground while talking to each other in the neighborhood.I'm worried that the water supply continues to be cut off.''
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An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture and a seismic intensity of 6 lower in Niigata Prefecture M7.6
2024-01-01 23:32:00
On the evening of the 1st, there was a major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and shaking with a magnitude of 7 was observed in Shiga Town. Earthquakes have continued to occur one after another in the Noto region, with more than 70 earthquakes with shaking of seismic intensity 2 or higher to date. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people in areas where the shaking was strong to be on alert for an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 for about a week, especially for a few days.
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Niigata Prefecture Disaster Relief Act applied to 14 municipalities
2024-01-01 23:29:00
Niigata Prefecture has decided to apply the Disaster Relief Act to the 14 cities and towns that observed a seismic intensity of lower 5 or higher and have established disaster response headquarters and established evacuation centers.
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Niigata Joetsu 90-year-old woman reported unconscious and collapsed due to earthquake shock
2024-01-01 23:27:00
According to the Disaster Control Headquarters in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, at around 4:30 p.m. on the 1st, the fire department received a report that a 90-year-old woman had collapsed due to the shock of the earthquake in Nakamon-mae, Joetsu City, and was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state. That is to say. Around the same time, a 68-year-old woman was taken to Kamojima in the city due to hyperventilation, which is believed to have been caused by shock from the earthquake.
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[Summary of damage] Two people suffered cardiopulmonary arrest in Nanao, Ishikawa; report of building collapse in Wajima
2024-01-01 23:11:00
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 occurred in the Noto region on the 1st, and according to the National Police Agency, two people in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, suffered cardiopulmonary arrest. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi also stated in an emergency press conference, ``We have received reports of six cases of people being buried alive due to collapsed buildings.'' In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, there was a report that ``a building collapsed and crushed the building next door, and two people who were there were unable to escape and were left stranded.'' According to NHK's interviews with local governments and hospitals, as of 11:00 p.m. on the 1st, multiple people were injured in five prefectures: Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui, Toyama, and Gifu. There is also information that residents who were unable to escape were left stranded in collapsed houses. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.
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Earthquake intensity 7 in Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 23:07:00
There was an earthquake at around 11:03 pm on the 1st. The areas where seismic intensity of 4 or higher is currently observed are as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. ▼The seismic intensity was lower than 6 in the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity 5 or above occurred in the Joetsu region of Niigata Prefecture, the Joetsu region of Niigata Prefecture, the Sado region, eastern Toyama prefecture, western Toyama prefecture, Kaga region of Ishikawa prefecture, and Reihoku region of Fukui prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity of lower 5 occurred in northern Nagano Prefecture and the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity 4 occurred in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, the Murayama region of Yamagata Prefecture, the Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture, Nakadori, Fukushima Prefecture, Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture, northern Ibaraki Prefecture, northern Tochigi Prefecture, northern Gunma Prefecture, northern Saitama Prefecture, Reinan region of Fukui Prefecture, Central Nagano Prefecture, Southern Nagano Prefecture, Eastern Mino Gifu Prefecture, Midwestern Mino Gifu Prefecture, Western Shizuoka Prefecture, Western Aichi Prefecture, Northern Mie Prefecture, Northern Shiga Prefecture, Southern Shiga Prefecture, Southern Kyoto Prefecture, Northern Osaka Prefecture, Northern Hyogo Prefecture , Nara Prefecture, eastern Tottori Prefecture. Please pay attention to future information.
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Road cracks and unevenness in Niigata Nishi Ward residential area
2024-01-01 23:04:00
Footage taken in a residential area in Nishi Ward, Niigata City, around 4:30 p.m. after the earthquake, shows the asphalt on the road cracked and swollen and uneven.
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Toyama Imizu Woman in her 80s seriously injured, trapped under a lantern
2024-01-01 23:02:00
According to the Imizu City Fire Department in Toyama Prefecture, a woman in her 80s was rushed to the hospital in Kojima, Imizu City after becoming trapped under a lantern in her garden. The woman is said to be seriously injured. Additionally, in Hojotsu-cho, Imizu City, a woman in her 70s suffered minor injuries after hitting her head on a falling dresser at her home.
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[Lifeline] Some Shinkansen trains will be suspended on the morning of the 2nd
2024-01-01 22:59:00
Just after 4pm on the 1st, an earthquake measuring magnitude 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a tsunami warning has been issued. We will provide a regularly updated summary of the impact on traffic, power outages, communications, etc. in each region.
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Ceiling falls at pachinko parlor in Toyama city, injuring 8 people, 2 seriously
2024-01-01 22:57:00
According to the Disaster Prevention and Crisis Management Division of Toyama Prefecture, eight people were injured when the ceiling fell on a pachinko parlor in Tanaka-cho, Toyama City. Two of them are said to be seriously injured.
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[Tsunami observation] Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, 1m20cm or more, no data available for Wajima and Suzu
2024-01-01 22:54:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, but changed it to a tsunami warning at 8:30 p.m. In Yamagata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, Hokuriku Prefecture, and northern Hyogo Prefecture, where a tsunami warning has been issued, please continue to evacuate to a safe location such as high ground. Additionally, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, data from the tsunami observation station in Suzu City has not been received since the earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Ishikawa Noto region It will be very cold tomorrow morning, so be careful about your physical condition
2024-01-01 22:47:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a tsunami warning has been issued, and the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, which has been hit by a series of earthquakes, is expected to experience severe cold weather on the morning of the 2nd due to the radiation cooling phenomenon that removes heat from the earth's surface.
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Japan Meteorological Agency holds another press conference ``Stay safe until the tsunami warning is lifted''
2024-01-01 22:41:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency will hold another press conference from 9:30 p.m. on the 1st to explain the continuing seismic activity in the Noto Peninsula, the tsunami situation, and points to be careful of.
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Shiga Nuclear Power Plant “Cooling continues even though some external power sources are unavailable” Nuclear Regulation Authority
2024-01-01 22:40:00
According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, at Hokuriku Electric Power's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a tremor of magnitude 7 was observed, part of the system that receives electricity from outside has become unusable after the earthquake, but some of the systems that receive electricity from outside are out of service. Power for the equipment is secured through other systems, and cooling of the spent fuel pool that stores nuclear fuel continues.
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Ishikawa 72 earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher as of 10:00 p.m. (Changes in the number of earthquakes)
2024-01-01 22:31:00
Seismic activity has increased in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture after a tremor with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed on the evening of the 1st.
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Nanao Ishikawa Two people suffer cardiac arrest due to collapsed house and trapped under lanterns National Police Agency
2024-01-01 22:29:00
According to the National Police Agency, two people in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, suffered cardiopulmonary arrest during the recent earthquake: a man who was trapped under a lantern and a woman who was rescued from a collapsed house.
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Ishikawa Prefecture requests disaster relief to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, operations begin before 8 p.m.
2024-01-01 22:24:00
In response to the recent earthquake, Ishikawa Prefecture requested the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel to Suzu City, Wajima City, Nanao City, Shiga Town, Anamizu Town, and Noto Town, but the operation was canceled just before 8 p.m. This means that it has started. Currently, they are confirming the damage situation in the Anamizu town area.
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Korea Meteorological Agency "Tsunami observation in Gangwon-do, eastern coast of the Sea of Japan"
2024-01-01 22:22:00
The Korea Meteorological Agency announced that as a result of this earthquake, tsunamis were observed one after another in various parts of eastern Gangwon-do (Gangwon-do) along the Sea of Japan coast from around 6 p.m.
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[Summary of damage] Two people suffered cardiopulmonary arrest in Nanao, Ishikawa; report of building collapse in Wajima
2024-01-01 22:19:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, an earthquake measuring magnitude 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a major tsunami warning was temporarily issued. According to the National Police Agency, two people have suffered cardiopulmonary arrest in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi also stated in an emergency press conference, ``We have received reports of six cases of people being buried alive due to collapsed buildings.'' In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, there was a report that ``a building collapsed and crushed the building next door, and two people who were there were unable to escape and were left stranded.'' NHK interviewed local fire departments and hospitals and found that as of 9 p.m. on the 1st, multiple people were injured in five prefectures: Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui, Toyama, and Gifu. There is also information that residents who were unable to escape were left stranded in collapsed houses. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.
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Earthquake intensity 7 in Ishikawa Tsunami warning issued for Yamagata and northern Hyogo Go to a safe place
2024-01-01 22:17:00
On the evening of the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and a tsunami warning was issued for Hokuriku, Niigata, Yamagata, and northern Hyogo prefectures, and tsunamis were observed in various places. Please continue to evacuate to a safe place such as high ground.
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Ishikawa Noto Airport Terminal building damaged, approximately 160 people evacuated outside the building
2024-01-01 22:15:00
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the earthquake caused damage to airport facilities such as the terminal building at Noto Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Fire and Disaster Management Agency “Emergency Fire Aid Team” approximately 1,700 people requested to Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 22:13:00
In response to this earthquake, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications announced that by 6 p.m., fire departments in eight prefectures: Niigata Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, Fukui Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, and Nara Prefecture. In response, we requested a total of approximately 1,700 people to be dispatched to Ishikawa Prefecture as an ``emergency fire relief team'' that carries out rescue operations in the event of a large-scale disaster. Of these, one fire helicopter and six members of the emergency fire support team will be dispatched to Niigata Prefecture to collect damage information from the air above Niigata Prefecture.
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[Lifeline] Some Shinkansen services canceled; All flights canceled for 2 days at Noto Airport
2024-01-01 22:12:00
Just after 4pm on the 1st, an earthquake measuring magnitude 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a tsunami warning has been issued. We will provide a regularly updated summary of the impact on traffic, power outages, communications, etc. in each region.
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Ishikawa Wajima City fire department official ``Saw dozens of collapsed houses and buildings''
2024-01-01 22:11:00
According to a staff member of the Oku-Noto Regional Affairs Association Fire Department Headquarters, which has jurisdiction over Wajima City and other areas where the seismic intensity of 6-plus was observed, at least dozens of homes and buildings were damaged while commuting from his home in Wajima City to the fire department headquarters after the earthquake. He said he saw the building collapse.
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Two people suffer cardiac arrest in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture National Police Agency
2024-01-01 22:07:00
According to the National Police Agency, two people in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture suffered cardiopulmonary arrest as a result of this earthquake.
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Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture heads from the Ministry of Defense to the Ground Self-Defense Force Kanazawa Garrison by helicopter
2024-01-01 22:06:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture flew from the Ministry of Defense in Ichigaya, Tokyo, to the Ground Self-Defense Force Kanazawa Garrison in Kanazawa City on a Ground Self-Defense Force CH47 helicopter at 9pm on the 1st. The plane is scheduled to arrive around 11:35 p.m., and a Cabinet Office team conducting an earthquake investigation is also on board.
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[Tsunami observation] Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, 1m20cm or more, no data available for Wajima and Suzu
2024-01-01 22:04:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, but changed it to a tsunami warning at 8:30 p.m. In Yamagata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, Hokuriku Prefecture, and northern Hyogo Prefecture, where a tsunami warning has been issued, please continue to evacuate to a safe location such as high ground. Additionally, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, data from the tsunami observation station in Suzu City has not been received since the earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Ishikawa Wajima City Building near city hall leans and may collapse
2024-01-01 22:03:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 6-plus was observed, the earthquake caused a series of damage, with buildings leaning and the outer walls of buildings collapsing.According to the city, one of the buildings near City Hall is leaning. about it. The city is asking people to stay away from the area due to the risk of collapse.
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Ishikawa Shiga Town Nearly 1,000 people evacuated to Shiga Elementary School
2024-01-01 22:01:00
In Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a magnitude 7 earthquake was observed, 38 evacuation shelters had been set up as of 9 p.m., including some that had been opened voluntarily. Nearby residents began evacuating to Shiga Elementary School around 6 p.m., and by 9 p.m., nearly 1,000 people had evacuated.
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Russian meteorological authorities observe and announce tsunami in Vladivostok and Nakhodka
2024-01-01 22:00:00
The meteorological authority of Primorsky Krai in Russia's Far East announced that a tsunami was observed along the coast of Primorsky Krai as a result of this earthquake.
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North Korea announces earthquake and tsunami warning for areas along the Sea of Japan
2024-01-01 21:59:00
According to Radio Press, which analyzes news reports in North Korea, North Korea's state-run radio briefly reported on the impact of the earthquake just before 6:30 p.m. on the 1st, and issued a special warning and an intermediate warning regarding the earthquake and tsunami. A warning has been issued for areas along the Sea of Japan.
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[Broadcasting available simultaneously] Earthquake intensity 7 in Ishikawa, tsunami warning in various places Related news
2024-01-01 21:56:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, but changed it to a tsunami warning at 8:30 p.m. In Yamagata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, Hokuriku Prefecture, and northern Hyogo Prefecture, where a tsunami warning has been issued, please continue to evacuate to a safe location such as high ground. We provide comprehensive TV news simultaneously.
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Ishikawa Convenience stores are temporarily closed in Niigata and other areas
2024-01-01 21:55:00
Due to the effects of this earthquake, major convenience stores have had to temporarily close stores and suspend deliveries in areas such as Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Two residents at special nursing home in Noto Town, Ishikawa, suffer head injuries
2024-01-01 21:54:00
According to staff at Cosmos, a special nursing home in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced a tremor with a seismic intensity of 6-lower, two residents suffered cuts to their heads due to the earthquake and were treated by nurses. is.
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Joetsu Shinkansen Tokyo-Echigo Yuzawa operation resumes
2024-01-01 21:50:00
According to JR East, the Joetsu Shinkansen had been suspended between Tokyo Station and Echigo-Yuzawa Station due to the earthquake, but operations had resumed by 9:35 p.m. On the other hand, it has been decided that operations will be suspended for the entire day between Echigo-Yuzawa Station and Niigata Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen, and between Nagano Station and Kanazawa Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, as it will take time to check the facilities.
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Fukui Prefecture: 5 people sustain minor injuries in Fukui City and other areas; water outages and water leaks occur one after another in Awara City
2024-01-01 21:50:00
Fukui Prefecture held a disaster response headquarters meeting from 7:00 pm on the 1st with the meteorological observatory and police.
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Ishikawa Anamizu-cho nursing care clinic may run out of fuel for private generators
2024-01-01 21:49:00
According to a staff member at Esu Hatogagaoka, a nursing care clinic for elderly people in need of medical care in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced a tremor with an intensity of 6 or above, sputum suction and oxygen cylinders were turned off. Approximately 120 people, including elderly people in need, are using the facility, and all of them are staying within the hospital.
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Liquefaction in residential areas in Chuo Ward, Niigata City?
2024-01-01 21:46:00
At around 4:30 p.m. in a residential area in Niigata's Chuo Ward, part of the road had caved in, causing puddles of water, mud and water overflowing onto the road, and cracks on the sidewalk, with some sections floating. I was there.
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Ishikawa 59 earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher as of 9:00 p.m. (Changes in the number of earthquakes)
2024-01-01 21:43:00
Seismic activity has increased in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture after a tremor with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed on the evening of the 1st.
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Japan Meteorological Agency holds another press conference ``Stay safe until the tsunami warning is lifted''
2024-01-01 21:42:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency will hold another press conference from 9:30 p.m. on the 1st to explain the continuing seismic activity in the Noto Peninsula, the tsunami situation, and points to be careful of.
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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen posts a message of sympathy in Japanese
2024-01-01 21:41:00
In response to the earthquake, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen posted a message of sympathy in Japanese on her SNS, saying, ``I pray that everyone on the ground is safe and that they can return to their daily lives as soon as possible.'' I posted.
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Ishikawa Wajima Fire Department reports ``Building collapse, 2 people unable to escape''
2024-01-01 21:41:00
According to the Wajima Fire Department, which has jurisdiction over Wajima City, which observed earthquakes with an intensity of 6 or higher, ``The building of a long-established Wajima lacquerware company in Kawai-cho in the city collapsed, crushing the building next door, and two people who were there escaped. There was a report saying that they were delayed and left behind.
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Shiga Nuclear Power Plant “No cooling problem even though some external power sources are unavailable” Nuclear Regulation Authority
2024-01-01 21:35:00
According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, when an earthquake occurred at Hokuriku Electric Power's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, an explosion sound and a burning smell were heard near the transformer that receives electricity from the outside of Unit 2. This means that the system that receives electricity using this transformer is no longer usable. Additionally, another system at Unit 1 is currently unusable due to an oil leak from a transformer. Currently, both Units 1 and 2 receive electricity using other systems, and even if the external power supply is lost, they each have multiple emergency diesel generators that can generate electricity, and currently nuclear fuel There are no problems with cooling the spent fuel pool that stores the fuel.
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Korea Meteorological Agency "Tsunami observation in Gangwon-do, eastern coast of the Sea of Japan"
2024-01-01 21:33:00
The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that a tsunami was observed in Gangwon-do, the eastern part of the coast of the Sea of Japan, due to the earthquake.
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Ishikawa Shiga Town Elderly man trapped in collapsed house?
2024-01-01 21:31:00
According to the Hakui District City Wide Area Affairs Association Fire Department in Ishikawa Prefecture, there was information that an elderly man was trapped in a collapsed house in Shiga Town, where a tremor of magnitude 7 was observed, and rescue efforts are currently underway.
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Ishikawa: Seismic intensity 4 earthquake in Suzu City (21:20)
2024-01-01 21:29:00
There was an earthquake around 9:20 p.m. on the 1st. The epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.5. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 4 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Ishikawa: Tsunami observation gauges in Suzu and Wajima cities "No data available" Japan Meteorological Agency
2024-01-01 21:26:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, data from the tsunami observatory in Suzu City has not been received since the earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. In addition, the tsunami observatory at Wajima Port in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has not received any data since a tsunami of 1 meter and 20 centimeters was observed at 4:21 p.m., and even higher tsunamis have been observed. The height of the observed tsunami has been announced as ``more than 1 meter 20 cm.'' The Japan Meteorological Agency is currently investigating the cause of the data not being available, and is urging people to continue to evacuate and remain on high alert in areas where tsunami warnings have been issued.
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[Video] Violent shaking inside a house in Kanazawa City
2024-01-01 21:26:00
This video was taken at a residence in Kanazawa city after 4 p.m. You can see the whole house making a loud noise and shaking violently. A male resident is holding the TV from falling over with his hands.
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An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture and a seismic intensity of 6 lower in Niigata Prefecture M7.6
2024-01-01 21:22:00
According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred around 4:10 p.m., the epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, the depth of the epicenter was very shallow, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 7.6. As a result of this earthquake, intense shaking with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, a seismic intensity of 6 upper was observed in Nanao City, Wajima City, Suzu City, and Anamizu Town in Ishikawa Prefecture, and a seismic intensity of 6 lower was observed in Nakanoto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. Observations were made in Noto Town and Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. In addition, tremors with a seismic intensity of 5 upper to lower 5 were observed in Niigata, Toyama, Fukui, Nagano, and Gifu prefectures, and tremors with a seismic intensity of 4 to 1 were observed in a wide area from Hokkaido to Kyushu. Before and after this earthquake, earthquake early warnings were issued one after another in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and violent shaking was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture.
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[Tsunami observation] Ishikawa Prefecture Wajima 1m20cm or more Kanazawa Port 90cm Toyama/Yamagata 80cm
2024-01-01 21:10:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, but changed it to a tsunami warning at 8:30 p.m. In Yamagata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, Hokuriku Prefecture, and northern Hyogo Prefecture, where a tsunami warning has been issued, please continue to evacuate to a safe location such as high ground.
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[Summary of damage] “6 reports of burying alive” There were also reports of building collapse in Wajima
2024-01-01 21:10:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, an earthquake measuring magnitude 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a major tsunami warning was temporarily issued. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said in an emergency press conference, ``We have received reports of six cases of people being buried alive due to collapsed buildings.'' Additionally, in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, there was a report that a building had collapsed. As a result of this earthquake, there have been reports of injuries in Ishikawa, Toyama, Niigata, Fukui, and Gifu prefectures, as well as multiple reports of collapsed buildings. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.
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Three points to be aware of when water is cut off
2024-01-01 21:05:00
This earthquake caused water outages. Turn off the main water tap, don't flush the toilet, and go to the water station with a backpack. There are three points you should be careful about.
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Ishikawa 49 earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher As of 8:00 p.m. (Change in the number of earthquakes)
2024-01-01 21:03:00
Seismic activity has increased in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture after a tremor with a seismic intensity of 7 was observed on the evening of the 1st.
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Ishikawa Wajima Fire Department Reports of ``building collapse'' More than 30 cases of ``house collapse''
2024-01-01 21:01:00
According to the Wajima Fire Department, which has jurisdiction over Wajima City, where the earthquake was observed to have an intensity of 6 or above, there were reports of a ``building collapse'' in the city. In addition, there have been at least 30 reports of ``houses collapsing,'' including reports of residents who failed to escape being left behind in multiple cases, and reports of ``some unconscious people.'' about it. The Wajima Fire Department is currently checking the scene and carrying out rescue operations, but they have not yet been able to confirm all the reported sites.
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[Summary of impacts such as traffic and power outages] Some Shinkansen services are suspended for the entire day
2024-01-01 21:00:00
Just after 4pm on the 1st, an earthquake measuring magnitude 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a tsunami warning has been issued. We will provide a regularly updated summary of the impact on traffic, power outages, communications, etc. in each region.
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Toyama City Man evacuated by car: ``This is the first time I've experienced shaking like this''
2024-01-01 20:46:00
Toshiro Kasai (75), who lives near Toyama Bay in Toyama City, where the maximum seismic intensity was 5+, felt a strong shaking from around 4:00 p.m. to around 1:30 p.m., so he and his wife moved about 5 kilometers from their home. They evacuated by car to a vacant lot on a small hill, and are still in that location as of 7:30 p.m.
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Niigata Prefecture: 3 people confirmed injured due to earthquake Prefectural Disaster Control Headquarters
2024-01-01 20:44:00
On the evening of the 1st, Niigata Prefecture held a disaster response headquarters meeting headed by Governor Hanazumi, and reported on the damage that had been confirmed so far.
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Ishikawa: Earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 5 in Shiga Town (20:35)
2024-01-01 20:44:00
There was an earthquake around 8:35 pm on the 1st. The epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.6. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was lower than 5 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Earthquake intensity 7 in Ishikawa Tsunami warning issued for Yamagata and northern Hyogo Go to a safe place
2024-01-01 20:41:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, but changed it to a tsunami warning at 8:30 p.m. In Yamagata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, Hokuriku Prefecture, and northern Hyogo Prefecture, where a tsunami warning has been issued, please continue to evacuate to a safe location such as high ground.
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High tide times in various locations on the Sea of Japan side
2024-01-01 20:40:00
High tide is about to arrive in various areas along the Sea of Japan where major tsunami warnings, tsunami warnings, and tsunami advisories have been issued.
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[Broadcasting available simultaneously] Earthquake intensity 7 in Ishikawa, tsunami warning in various places Related news
2024-01-01 20:36:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency changed the major tsunami warning issued for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture to a tsunami warning at 8:30 p.m. on the 1st. Tsunami warnings continue to be issued for the Sea of Japan coast from Yamagata Prefecture to northern Hyogo Prefecture, and tsunami advisories have been issued for the Sea of Japan coast from Hokkaido to Kyushu. Tsunamis are being observed in various places at this time as well. In areas where a tsunami warning has been issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to continue to be extremely cautious, such as continuing to evacuate to tall buildings and never approaching the coast or near the mouth of a river. I am. We provide comprehensive TV news simultaneously.
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Japan Meteorological Agency will hold another press conference at 9:30 p.m. to explain earthquake activity and tsunami situation
2024-01-01 20:36:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency will hold another press conference at 9:30 p.m. to explain the continuing seismic activity in the Noto Peninsula, the tsunami situation, and points to be careful of.
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Ishikawa Wajima - People unable to escape from collapsed house; calls for rescue continue to emerge
2024-01-01 20:34:00
According to the Oku-Noto Area Affairs Association Fire Department Headquarters, which has jurisdiction over Wajima City, Suzu City, Anamizu Town, and Noto Town in Ishikawa Prefecture, which observed earthquakes of 6 upper and 6 lower, there were reports of collapsed houses in the area, and reports of collapsed houses. There have been a number of calls for help as residents who were unable to escape were left stranded under damaged houses.
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Ishikawa Prefecture Requests Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to Dispatch Disaster to Suzu City and Wajima City
2024-01-01 20:34:00
In response to the recent earthquake, Ishikawa Prefecture has requested the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel to Suzu City and Wajima City. According to Ishikawa Prefecture, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is expected to begin operations after dawn on the 2nd.
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No earthquake effects confirmed for nuclear power plants in Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui, etc. (20:15)
2024-01-01 20:32:00
Hokuriku Electric Power's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced a maximum seismic intensity of 7, and Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Kashiwazaki City and Kariwa Village, Niigata Prefecture, which experienced a maximum seismic intensity of 5+. Both have been out of operation for a long time, but according to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, as of 5:45 p.m., no effects from the earthquake and tsunami have been confirmed. Cooling of the fuel pools that store nuclear fuel at all nuclear power plants continues. In addition, Kansai Electric Power's Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1, 2, and 3, and Ohi Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4, all located in Fukui Prefecture, where a maximum seismic intensity of 4 was observed, are currently in operation, according to the Nuclear Regulation Authority. So far, no effects from the recent earthquake and tsunami have been confirmed, and operations are continuing.
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Shiga Nuclear Power Plant ``Secure power supply for equipment important for safety'' Nuclear Regulation Authority, etc.
2024-01-01 20:28:00
The National Emergency Response Center, created by the Nuclear Regulation Authority, the Cabinet Office, and others, will hold a press conference at 6:30 p.m. At the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant in Ishikawa Prefecture, one system that receives electricity from outside is out of service. It was announced that power to equipment important to safety has been secured, and that the spent fuel pool has been cooled.
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Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hase: ``After this, I will return to the prefectural office by Self-Defense Force plane.''
2024-01-01 20:28:00
Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture told reporters as he left the Prime Minister's official residence at around 7:30 p.m., ``After this, I plan to return to the prefectural office by Self-Defense Force plane with the vice minister of the Cabinet Office and others, and then I will go to the disaster response headquarters. After 5:00 p.m., I sent a request for the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces through the deputy governor, and I believe that they will be able to respond promptly, but since it has already fallen at night, I will not be able to begin full-scale operations until dawn tomorrow morning. We will begin gathering information and conducting life-saving activities." He then appealed to the citizens of the prefecture, saying, ``I want you to share information with each other and encourage each other.There are power outages, and I think it will be very cold tonight, so please make sure you stay warm and spend the night.''
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Ishikawa Noto Town Public Ushitsu General Hospital "All hospitalized patients evacuated to the 5th floor"
2024-01-01 20:24:00
A security guard at the public Ushitsu General Hospital in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which observed a magnitude 6-lower earthquake, said, ``The roads are blocked and the staff can't come out.As a major tsunami warning has been issued, all hospitalized patients have been moved to the 5th floor.'' "The power was restored in about an hour. The doctors and nurses on duty, as well as the doctors who rushed to the area, are taking care of the patients."
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Expert: ``While a tsunami warning is issued, evacuate to safe high ground etc.''
2024-01-01 20:20:00
Regarding the recent tsunami, experts say that there are cases in which tsunamis were observed long after the occurrence of earthquakes that occurred on the Sea of Japan coast, so tsunami warnings have been issued, saying that there is a risk that the effects will continue for a long time. We urge people to continue to evacuate to safe high ground during this time.
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Prime Minister Kishida discusses future response; officials organize information and report again
2024-01-01 20:19:00
According to government officials, Prime Minister Kishida is currently discussing future responses at the Prime Minister's Office, but once the relevant ministries and agencies have organized the information, he will receive a direct report again. I am planning to do so.
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Toyama Kurobe City A woman in her 80s was transported with minor injuries after falling and hitting her head during evacuation.
2024-01-01 20:18:00
According to Kurobe City in Toyama Prefecture, which observed a seismic intensity of lower 5, a woman in her 80s who lives in the city fell and hit her head while evacuating on foot, and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The injury is said to be minor. Additionally, in the city, a teenager and a man in his 50s complained of not feeling well inside an evacuation center and were taken to the hospital.
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Expert: ``While a tsunami warning is issued, evacuate to safe high ground etc.''
2024-01-01 20:15:00
Regarding the recent tsunami, experts say that there are cases in which tsunamis were observed long after the occurrence of earthquakes that occurred on the Sea of Japan coast, so tsunami warnings have been issued, saying that there is a risk that the effects will continue for a long time. We urge people to continue to evacuate to safe high ground during this time.
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Gifu Ogaki City A woman in her 50s falls and suffers a minor head injury
2024-01-01 20:13:00
According to the Ogaki Fire Department Fire Department in Gifu Prefecture, a woman in her 50s who was indoors in Ogaki City, where a seismic intensity of 4 was observed, fell due to the tremor and suffered a minor head injury and was referred to a medical facility in the city. It means that it was transported to.
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Ishikawa Wajima - People unable to escape from collapsed house; calls for rescue continue to emerge
2024-01-01 20:11:00
According to the fire department headquarters of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a strong tremor with a seismic intensity of 6-plus was observed and a major tsunami warning was issued, there were reports of collapsed houses in the city, and residents who were unable to evacuate under collapsed houses. There have been a number of calls for help as people have been stranded.
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[Summary of damage] “Reports of 6 cases of being buried alive” Information on injured people continues to come in
2024-01-01 20:10:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a major tsunami warning was issued. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said in an emergency press conference, ``We have received reports of six cases of people being buried alive due to collapsed buildings.'' As a result of this earthquake, there have been reports of injuries in Ishikawa, Toyama, Niigata, Fukui, and Gifu prefectures, as well as multiple reports of collapsed buildings. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.
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Seismic intensity 7 in Ishikawa Large tsunami warning Higher tsunami possible Go to a safe place
2024-01-01 20:09:00
Just after 4pm on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture. The tsunami has already arrived, and there is a risk that even higher waves will hit. Please flee as soon as possible and continue to evacuate to a safe location.
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[Summary of impacts such as traffic and power outages] Some Shinkansen services are suspended for the entire day
2024-01-01 20:08:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a major tsunami warning was issued. We will provide a regularly updated summary of the impact on traffic, power outages, communications, etc. in each region.
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Niigata: Approximately 160 people evacuate to Joetsu City General Gymnasium
2024-01-01 20:04:00
An evacuation center has been opened at the Joetsu City General Gymnasium in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, and approximately 160 people have evacuated as of 6 p.m.
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Ishikawa Prefecture applies the Disaster Relief Act to the government
2024-01-01 20:03:00
Ishikawa Prefecture opened a disaster response headquarters and announced that it has applied to the national government for application of the Disaster Relief Act, which requires the national and prefectural governments to pay for the restoration of buildings in 17 cities and towns that experienced seismic intensity of lower 5 or higher. I made it.
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Ishikawa Noto Town Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters opened “Our hands are full with responding to damage information”
2024-01-01 20:02:00
An employee of the Crisis Management Office of the General Affairs Division in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which observed a quake of magnitude 6 on the Japanese scale, said, ``We have opened evacuation shelters and have opened a disaster response headquarters with gathered staff, but we have not been able to assess what is currently needed.'' "No. We have our hands full responding to information about damage to homes and other properties that we receive one after another from residents."
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No information on abnormalities at Shiga Nuclear Power Plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, and Fukui Prefecture nuclear facilities
2024-01-01 20:02:00
The National Emergency Response Center, created by the Nuclear Regulation Authority and the Cabinet Office, is in charge of securing power supplies that are important for ensuring safety at the Shika Nuclear Power Plant in Ishikawa Prefecture, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, and the nuclear facilities in Fukui Prefecture. announced that they are confirming that the spent fuel pool is being cooled. In addition, the nuclear power plants that are in operation are continuing to operate, and no significant abnormalities have been reported so far.
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Toyama Takaoka City: One woman suffers minor injuries after falling during evacuation
2024-01-01 20:00:00
According to the city of Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, which observed a tremor with an intensity of 5 or above, a woman fell on the street and was injured while evacuating from her home. The injury is said to be minor. Additionally, there is a water outage in the Fushiki area of the city, and the city is currently checking the situation.
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Ishikawa: Seismic intensity 4 earthquake in Suzu City (19:50)
2024-01-01 19:59:00
There was an earthquake around 7:50 pm on the 1st. The epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.5. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 4 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Hotel employee in Shiga Town, Ishikawa: ``At first it was a horizontal tremor, then a violent vertical tremor.''
2024-01-01 19:58:00
According to an employee at a hotel in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which observed a magnitude 7 earthquake, ``At first there was a horizontal shake, then a violent vertical shake.The shaking was so strong that the TV in the hotel fell over.The electricity, water supply, etc. Communications are currently functioning as usual and we have confirmed the safety of our customers."
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Ishikawa Suzu Police Station receives reports of people trapped in houses
2024-01-01 19:56:00
According to the Suzu Police Station in Ishikawa Prefecture, in Suzu City, where earthquakes with an intensity of 6 or higher were observed, reports of people trapped in collapsed houses have been received one after another, and police and fire departments are investigating the situation. I'm in a hurry to figure it out.
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Ishikawa Nanao High School Approximately 50 people evacuated
2024-01-01 19:54:00
At Nanao High School in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where an earthquake with an intensity of 6 or higher occurred, lockers and trophies fell over due to the earthquake. According to school officials, about 50 people from the neighborhood have gathered in the gymnasium, but it is not yet known if anyone is injured.
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Ishikawa Nanao Shinonome High School opens its own evacuation center, evacuating around 15 people
2024-01-01 19:52:00
Nanao Shinonome High School in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced earthquakes with an intensity of 6 or higher, has opened its own evacuation center, and about 15 people have already evacuated there. According to the principal, there are some areas of the school where the doors cannot be opened.
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Toyama City Fire Department 10 reports of injuries, 1 fire
2024-01-01 19:50:00
According to the Toyama City Fire Department, as of 7 p.m., there had been 10 reports of injured people in Toyama City, where tremors with a seismic intensity of 5 or above were observed, and emergency teams were working at the scene. The extent of his injuries is unknown. In addition, there was one fire, and reports of buildings and walls collapsing have been received one after another, with a total of 45 cases being called out.
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Ishikawa Fire breaks out in the center of Wajima City and continues to burn fiercely even before 7 p.m.
2024-01-01 19:48:00
According to Ishikawa Prefecture, a fire has broken out in the center of Wajima City, where earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 6+ were observed. According to the prefecture and Wajima City, the fire appears to have started in a house, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire and checking to see if there are any casualties.
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Approximately 1,000 residents evacuate to Ishikawa Air Self-Defense Force Wajima Branch Base
2024-01-01 19:48:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, approximately 1,000 residents have evacuated to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Wajima Branch Base in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where earthquakes with an intensity of 6+ were observed. The branch base is temporarily accepting evacuees by distributing water, blankets, and food. Additionally, some units from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Kanazawa Garrison in Kanazawa City have begun moving toward Wajima City.
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[Tsunami observation] Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, over 1m20cm, Kanazawa Port 90cm, Toyama/Yamagata 80cm
2024-01-01 19:46:00
Just after 4pm on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The tsunami has already arrived. Please run away as soon as possible.
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Ishikawa - Over 150 people stay at elderly facility in Nanao City, but food stockpiles are limited
2024-01-01 19:45:00
According to a staff member at Elegante Naginoura, a senior citizen facility located right next to the port in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a magnitude 6 earthquake was observed, more than 150 people, including residents and staff, remained inside the facility. about it.
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Information about liquefaction of some roads around JR Hakusan Station in Niigata City
2024-01-01 19:43:00
According to Niigata City's Chuo Ward, Minami Ward, Nishi Ward, and Nishikan Ward, where earthquakes with an intensity of 5 or above were observed, there were no reports of injuries as of 6 p.m. There is information that some roads around JR Hakusan Station in Chuo Ward are liquefied, and city hall staff are checking the situation. In Nishikan Ward, there has been damage such as hand-washing stations at shrines collapsing and electrical wires being cut. As for lifelines, gas is cut off in parts of Minami Ward, and water service is cut off in parts of Nishi Ward. Evacuation centers are being opened one after another in the city, and approximately 100 people are currently evacuating to 10 shelters in Minami Ward.
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Ishikawa Approximately 50 people evacuated to a gymnasium in Shiga Town
2024-01-01 19:42:00
According to the person in charge of the Shiga Town General Gymnasium, which is a tsunami evacuation site in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a tremor of magnitude 7 was observed, approximately 50 people in the town have evacuated to the gymnasium and the adjacent Budokan. According to officials, the gymnasium's arena is in a dangerous situation, with part of the 2-meter wall collapsing due to the earthquake, so evacuees are huddled in areas with heating equipment inside the facility. is. The person in charge said, ``Many elderly people have evacuated.It is the cold winter season, and we are concerned about their health.''
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Approximately 40 convenience stores in Ishikawa Nanao City and Kanazawa City are temporarily closed.
2024-01-01 19:39:00
As of 5:30 p.m., 7-Eleven, a major convenience store, has temporarily closed approximately 40 stores mainly in Nanao City and Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture due to the recent earthquake. According to the company, the store's response is to prioritize local evacuation orders and ensure the safety of employees. ▽FamilyMart has also temporarily closed five stores in Niigata Prefecture and the Hokuriku region in response to evacuation orders. ▽Lawson says it is checking the local situation.
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Niigata Joetsu City Roads heading towards land are congested
2024-01-01 19:37:00
In Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, downed power lines were seen getting caught in car tires, and families in residential areas were seen leaving their homes to prepare for the tremors. Also, because a tsunami warning has been issued, roads heading towards the land are congested. On the other hand, the traffic lights and the electricity in the house are still on.
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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture (19:28)
2024-01-01 19:37:00
There was an earthquake at around 7:28 pm on the 1st. The epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.4. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼Seismic intensity 4 occurred in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Japan Meteorological Agency press conference: ``Big tsunami observed, stay in a safe place until the warning is lifted''
2024-01-01 19:34:00
Toshihiro Shimoyama, Earthquake Information Planning Officer at the Japan Meteorological Agency, held a press conference at 6:10 p.m. and said, ``A major tsunami warning has been issued in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, and a large tsunami has been observed. "I want everyone to evacuate to a safe place. Tsunamis will repeatedly strike, so I hope you will stay in a safe place until the tsunami warning is lifted." ``In areas where the shaking was strong, there is an increased risk of house collapses and landslides, so please pay close attention to future seismic activity and rain conditions, and stay in the area for about a week, especially for the next few days.'' Please be careful of an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7."
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Suzu Ishikawa Chief Priest of Gentokuji Temple: ``About 20 people from the area evacuated to the temple.''
2024-01-01 19:25:00
The head priest of Gentokuji Temple in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which observed a magnitude 6-lower earthquake, said, ``In the surrounding area, barns have collapsed and houses have been destroyed.At temples, tiles have fallen and walls have peeled off.'' "About 20 local people had evacuated to a temple, and some had evacuated to higher ground."
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi holds an emergency press conference on ``6 cases of people being buried alive due to collapsed buildings, etc.''
2024-01-01 19:24:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated at the second emergency press conference that he held earlier, ``We have received reports of six cases of people being buried alive due to collapsed buildings.''
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: ``Continue to be careful about earthquakes with a magnitude of 7''
2024-01-01 19:23:00
At an emergency press conference held just after 5 p.m., Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said, ``I would like to ask the public to continue to be aware of the occurrence of an earthquake with a magnitude of 7, and for those living in areas where the shaking was strong, please follow the evacuation information provided by local governments.'' I also urge people to pay close attention to information on TV, radio, the Internet, etc."
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Expert: ``Consider ``tertiary evacuation,'' evacuation to an even safer place.''
2024-01-01 19:18:00
Regarding the characteristics of this earthquake and tsunami, Professor Fumihiko Imamura of the International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, who is familiar with the mechanism of tsunamis, said, ``Tsunamis were observed in various places immediately after the earthquake, and in particular, the tsunami period was about 10 minutes. It is shorter than the Great East Japan Earthquake.If the cycle is short, the power of the waves increases, and there is a risk that tsunamis will travel up rivers in coastal areas as well as estuary areas.Check the altitude of the evacuation site, etc. In some cases, I would like people to consider ``tertiary evacuation,'' where they evacuate to an even safer location.''
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[Summary of damage] Earthquake of magnitude 7 in Ishikawa prefecture; reports of injuries and fires reported one after another
2024-01-01 19:17:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a major tsunami warning was issued. As a result of this earthquake, reports of injuries have been reported one after another in Ishikawa, Niigata, and Fukui prefectures, as well as multiple reports of buildings collapsing. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.
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[Summary of impacts such as traffic and power outages] Some Shinkansen services are suspended for the entire day
2024-01-01 19:15:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a major tsunami warning was issued. We will provide a regularly updated summary of the impact on traffic, power outages, communications, etc. in each region.
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Niigata Kashiwazaki City 457 people evacuated, National Route 8 closed, power outage also
2024-01-01 19:13:00
According to Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, which observed the earthquake with an intensity of 5 or above, as of 6 p.m., there is no information on injuries or damage such as collapsed buildings, and they are continuing to collect information. Due to the earthquake, National Route 8, which runs through the city, has been closed to traffic and power outages have also occurred. In Kashiwazaki City, as of 6 p.m., 49 evacuation shelters have been opened and 457 people have evacuated, and more evacuation shelters are being opened.
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[Broadcasting available simultaneously] Major tsunami warning Tsunami warning related news
2024-01-01 19:10:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The tsunami has already arrived. Please run away as soon as possible. In the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, where a major tsunami warning has been issued, the expected tsunami height is 5 meters. We provide comprehensive TV news simultaneously.
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Takatsume Shrine in Shiga Town, Ishikawa “Shrine’s torii gate collapsed and shattered”
2024-01-01 19:08:00
The chief priest of Takatsume Shrine in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which observed a magnitude 7 tremor, said, ``Right after the Earthquake Early Warning was issued, the tremor wasn't that big, but after about a minute or two, it got so strong that I had to get on my hands and knees.'' "The torii gate of the shrine collapsed and was shattered. The inside of my house was also badly damaged, with the door falling off, so I was unable to sleep, so I took shelter in my car."
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Prime Minister Kishida "instructs the government to work together to respond to disasters"
2024-01-01 19:06:00
Prime Minister Kishida told reporters upon entering the Prime Minister's Office shortly after 5 p.m., ``The government will immediately set up a disaster response office after the earthquake, provide accurate information to the public regarding the tsunami and evacuation, and take measures to prevent damage. "I have instructed the government to ascertain the situation and actual situation as soon as possible, and to work together with local governments to respond to the disaster by putting human lives first.I look forward to receiving detailed information in the future."
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Earthquake with intensity 4 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture (18:56)
2024-01-01 19:04:00
There was an earthquake at around 6:56 pm on the 1st. The epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the depth of the epicenter was very shallow, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.2. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 4 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Yamagata Sakata City Approximately 1,800 people evacuated to city hall and evacuation centers
2024-01-01 19:02:00
According to Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, a total of approximately 1,800 people had evacuated to city hall and evacuation centers within the city as of 6 p.m. Of these, approximately 300 people are evacuated to City Hall. Sakata City says there is no information on damage as of 6 p.m., but they are continuing to collect information.
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No information on abnormalities at Shiga Nuclear Power Plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, and Fukui Prefecture nuclear facilities
2024-01-01 19:02:00
The National Emergency Response Center, created by the Nuclear Regulation Authority and the Cabinet Office, is in charge of securing power supplies that are important for ensuring safety at the Shika Nuclear Power Plant in Ishikawa Prefecture, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture, and the nuclear facilities in Fukui Prefecture. announced that they are confirming that the spent fuel pool is being cooled. In addition, the nuclear power plants that are in operation are continuing to operate, and no significant abnormalities have been reported so far.
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NHK reporter returning to Joetsu, Niigata: ``Immediately evacuate to a safe place on higher ground''
2024-01-01 19:00:00
I was connected by phone just before 6 p.m. with Hiroko Ujiie, a reporter from the NHK Metropolitan Area Bureau who had returned to her hometown in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture.
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Ishikawa Nanao Police Station ``Several buildings collapsed, people temporarily trapped were rescued''
2024-01-01 18:59:00
A person in charge of the Nanao Police Station, which has jurisdiction over Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the seismic intensity 6-plus earthquake was observed, said that as of 6 p.m., the damage was ``several landslides and road cracks, as well as several collapsed buildings.'' "We are currently checking the location of the building. Some people were temporarily trapped when the building collapsed, but they were rescued. There is no information on any injuries at this time."
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Fukui Prefecture At least 5 people injured, all with minor injuries
2024-01-01 18:55:00
According to fire departments and local governments in Fukui Prefecture, at least five people were injured as of 6 p.m. due to the earthquake. The injuries in both cases are said to be minor, and we are continuing to investigate.
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[Tsunami observation] Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, over 1m20cm, Toyama City, 80cm, Kanazawa Port, 70cm
2024-01-01 18:54:00
Just after 4pm on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The tsunami has already arrived. Please run away as soon as possible.
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Ministry of Defense sends Self-Defense Force fighter jets into the sky to collect information
2024-01-01 18:48:00
The Ministry of Defense has dispatched four Air Self-Defense Force F15 fighter jets to the skies above the areas where the shaking was severe and is gathering information on the extent of the damage. In addition, nine aircraft are scheduled to be dispatched to the site, including a Ground Self-Defense Force CH47 helicopter and a Maritime Self-Defense Force P1 patrol aircraft.
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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 5 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture (18:40)
2024-01-01 18:48:00
There was an earthquake around 6:40 pm on the 1st. The epicenter was off the coast of the Noto Peninsula at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.7. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was lower than 5 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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About 100 people evacuate to Joetsu City Gymnasium in Niigata
2024-01-01 18:46:00
As of 5 p.m., about 100 people have evacuated to the Joetsu City General Gymnasium, which is adjacent to Joetsu City Hall in Niigata Prefecture. The city was seen distributing items such as disaster blankets and diapers for newborns. The evacuees could be seen sitting on sofas and other objects inside the facility, using blankets and other distributed blankets to keep warm.
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``Long-period earthquake motion'' widespread, Ishikawa Prefecture Noto is the largest ``Class 4''
2024-01-01 18:44:00
In the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture, long and slow shaking (long-period ground motion) was observed, and the largest "class 4" earthquake was observed in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture. In addition, "Class 3" was observed in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, Joetsu, Chuetsu, and Joetsu in Niigata Prefecture, eastern and western Toyama Prefecture, and central Nagano Prefecture. Furthermore, "Class 2" is added to the northern and southern coasts of Akita Prefecture, Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, Murayama, Yamagata Prefecture, Okitama, Yamagata Prefecture, southern Ibaraki Prefecture, northern and southern Saitama Prefecture, northeastern and northwestern Chiba Prefecture, 23 wards of Tokyo, and Kanagawa Prefecture. Observations were made in the eastern part of the prefecture, Sado in Niigata prefecture, eastern and western Toyama prefectures, Reihoku in Fukui prefecture, northern Nagano prefecture, western Aichi prefecture, northern Mie prefecture, southern Osaka prefecture, southeastern Hyogo prefecture, and northern Wakayama prefecture. In addition, "class 1" was observed in a wide range from Aomori prefecture to Tokushima prefecture.
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Fukui Prefecture Crisis Management Division “No information on human damage”
2024-01-01 18:43:00
According to Awara City, which observed the maximum seismic intensity of 5+ in Fukui Prefecture, no human casualties have been reported so far, but they are continuing to confirm. Additionally, approximately 20 residents have evacuated to the city hall building. Awara City has decided to open evacuation centers at 22 locations within the city.
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Expert: “There is a risk of earthquakes causing severe shaking and large tsunamis in the future”
2024-01-01 18:41:00
Experts familiar with the mechanism of earthquakes are calling for people to continue to evacuate to a safe location, warning that there is a risk that another earthquake with a magnitude 7 intensity and a large tsunami will occur in the future.
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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture (18:30)
2024-01-01 18:38:00
There was an earthquake around 6:30 pm on the 1st. The epicenter was off the coast of the Noto Peninsula at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.9. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼Seismic intensity 4 occurred in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture (18:23)
2024-01-01 18:35:00
There was an earthquake at around 6:23 pm on the 1st. The epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.4. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼Seismic intensity 4 occurred in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Japan Meteorological Agency press conference: ``Big tsunami observed, stay in a safe place until the warning is lifted''
2024-01-01 18:34:00
Toshihiro Shimoyama, Earthquake Information Planning Officer at the Japan Meteorological Agency, held a press conference at 6:10 p.m. and said, ``A major tsunami warning has been issued in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, and a large tsunami has been observed. "I want everyone to evacuate to a safe place. Tsunamis will repeatedly strike, so I hope you will stay in a safe place until the tsunami warning is lifted." ``In areas where the shaking was strong, there is an increased risk of house collapses and landslides, so please pay close attention to future seismic activity and rain conditions, and stay in the area for about a week, especially for the next few days.'' Please be careful of an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7."
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Inn in Nakanoto Town, Ishikawa ``Shaking many times, this is the first time something like this has happened''
2024-01-01 18:33:00
According to an inn in Nakanoto Town, which experienced a tremor with a magnitude of 6 on the seismic scale, the doors of their buildings came off and glass broke due to the earthquake. Additionally, although it has been confirmed that the guests who were out at the time of the earthquake were safe, they were unable to return to the inn due to raised roads and other factors, and were asked to evacuate to a safe location. A woman at the inn said, ``The shaking continues over and over again. This is the first time something like this has happened.''
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Earthquake intensity: 7 Ishikawa Shika Town Chief Priest: ``Almost the walls were torn off.''
2024-01-01 18:32:00
The head priest of Kosai-ji Temple in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced a magnitude 7 earthquake, said, ``It's an old building, so most of the walls are peeling off, so it's in terrible condition.It's far from the sea.There were no injuries.'' There was a big tremor, and every time there was a tremor, it felt like people in the neighborhood were coming out."
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Ishikawa Nanao Police Station received several reports of landslides and collapsed houses.
2024-01-01 18:31:00
According to Nanao Police Station in Ishikawa Prefecture, several reports of landslides and collapsed houses were received by around 5:50 p.m. Some people were crushed under houses, but they were later rescued and found safe, so there are currently no reports of injuries.
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Many evacuees gather on high ground in Sado, Niigata
2024-01-01 18:30:00
At the ``Working Youth Home'' located on a hill in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, many cars that have evacuated to the ground have gathered. In some cases, people in wheelchairs were seen being transported by light trucks. In addition, a list is being created at the site to collect information on people who have evacuated.
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No earthquake effects confirmed at nuclear power plants in Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui, etc. (17:30)
2024-01-01 18:26:00
According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, the Hokuriku Electric Power Company's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced a maximum seismic intensity of 7, has ceased operation, but as of 5 p.m. This means that no impact has been confirmed. They are also continuing to collect information on the effects of the tsunami. Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Kashiwazaki City and Kariwa Village in Niigata Prefecture, where shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 or above was observed, has not been confirmed to be affected by the tsunami or earthquake as of 4:40 p.m. According to Kansai Electric Power, five reactors are operating in Fukui Prefecture: Ohi Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4, and Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Units 1, 2, and 3, but as of 5:30 p.m., there are no abnormalities in any of them. That means it hasn't been confirmed. Additionally, no effects from the earthquake or tsunami have been confirmed at other nuclear power plants where periodic inspections and decommissioning work are being carried out. In either case, there was no change in the values at the monitoring posts that measure the radiation levels in the surrounding area.
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Japan Meteorological Agency Names “Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake” Earthquake in Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 18:26:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has named an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture on the afternoon of the 1st as the ``Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.'' The Japan Meteorological Agency sometimes names disasters that cause major damage, and this is the first time since the ``2018 Hokkaido Iburi Eastern Earthquake'' in September 2018 that an earthquake has been given a name.
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Ishikawa City Wajima Hospital Multiple people with broken bones or head injuries from falling objects were transported
2024-01-01 18:23:00
According to a person in charge at Wajima Municipal Hospital in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the quake with a magnitude 6 or above was observed, several people were taken to the hospital with broken bones or head injuries from falling objects. is. Currently, the electricity is out, and the hospital is using its own power source to provide care to patients. In addition, the parking lot on the hospital grounds is also used to accommodate emergency patients.
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Local residents evacuate to accommodation facilities in Ishikawa Noto Town
2024-01-01 18:22:00
Mawaki Pole Pole, a lodging facility in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, has had its electricity and gas cut off and is using emergency power supplies, and local residents have been evacuated as the inn is located on a hill. In addition, the road near the inn is rolled up in places and windows are broken.
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Earthquake with an intensity of 5 in Ishikawa Prefecture and 4 in Niigata and Toyama prefectures (18:08)
2024-01-01 18:20:00
There was an earthquake at around 6:08 p.m. on the 1st. The epicenter was off the coast of the Noto Peninsula at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 5.6. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was lower than 5 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity 4 occurred in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, Toyama City, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture, Funahashi Village, Toyama Prefecture, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture and a seismic intensity of 6 lower in Niigata Prefecture M7.6
2024-01-01 18:19:00
Just after 4pm on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture. The tsunami has already arrived. Please run away as soon as possible. In Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a major tsunami warning has been issued, the expected tsunami height is 5 meters. Tsunami warnings have also been announced for Joetsu, Chuetsu, Kaetsu, and Sado in Niigata Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture, Kaga Prefecture Ishikawa Prefecture, Fukui Prefecture, and northern Hyogo Prefecture. The tsunami is already here. Please remember the Great East Japan Earthquake. Please run away as soon as possible to save your life. Run to the highest possible location; if there is no high ground nearby, run to the top of a tall building or far from the coast. Tsunamis can exceed expected heights. It runs up the slope and flows deep inland. It keeps surging and suddenly rises high. Information is also available on the radio, smartphones, and mobile phones. Please act now. Run higher and further.
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Fukui Tsuruga City Hall: Approximately 60 residents evacuated Mihama Town Hall also evacuated residents
2024-01-01 18:17:00
Local governments along the coast of Fukui Prefecture, where tsunami warnings have been issued, are currently calling on disaster prevention radios to immediately evacuate to higher ground. As of 5 p.m., about 60 residents of Tsuruga City had evacuated to the auditorium on the second floor of the city hall. Residents have also evacuated to the Mihama Town Hall. Local governments are proceeding with the opening of evacuation shelters at elementary schools and other locations on higher ground.
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Toyama Prefectural Police: More than 100 damage reports and several fires confirmed
2024-01-01 18:17:00
According to the Toyama Prefectural Police Headquarters, as of 5 p.m., more than 100 reports of damage to buildings, such as roof tiles collapsing, had been received in Toyama Prefecture, where earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 5 or above were observed in multiple local governments. In addition, several fires have been confirmed. There is no confirmed information on injuries or damage caused by the tsunami, and information is still being collected.
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[Summary of impacts such as traffic and power outages] Major tsunami warning including seismic intensity 7 in Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 18:16:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a major tsunami warning was issued. We will provide a regularly updated summary of the impact on traffic, power outages, communications, etc. in each region.
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Ishikawa Suzu City General Hospital "Not enough doctors due to increasing number of injuries"
2024-01-01 18:14:00
A doctor at Suzu City General Hospital in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which observed a tremor with an intensity of 6 on the Richter scale, said, ``Patients injured in the earthquake have been brought in one after another, and we are gradually accepting them.The condition of the roads is poor due to the earthquake. "Some doctors are unable to reach the hospital because the condition is getting worse, and we don't have enough staff. Also, the electricity at the hospital has been cut off, so we are using backup power."
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Ishikawa Fire breaks out in central Wajima city, fire department responds
2024-01-01 18:13:00
According to Wajima City, which observed earthquakes with an intensity of 6 or above, a fire is currently occurring in the city center, and fire departments are responding to the situation.
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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 5 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture (18:03)
2024-01-01 18:13:00
There was an earthquake at around 6:03 pm on the 1st. The epicenter was off the coast of the Noto Peninsula at a depth of 20 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 5.3. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was lower than 5 in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity 4 occurred in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture and a seismic intensity of 6 lower in Niigata Prefecture M7.6
2024-01-01 18:12:00
Just after 4pm on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture. The tsunami has already arrived. Please run away as soon as possible. In Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a major tsunami warning has been issued, the expected tsunami height is 5 meters. Tsunami warnings have also been announced for Joetsu, Chuetsu, Kaetsu, and Sado in Niigata Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture, Kaga Prefecture Ishikawa Prefecture, Fukui Prefecture, and northern Hyogo Prefecture. The tsunami is already here. Please remember the Great East Japan Earthquake. Please run away as soon as possible to save your life. Run to the highest possible location; if there is no high ground nearby, run to the top of a tall building or far from the coast. Tsunamis can exceed expected heights. It runs up the slope and flows deep inland. It keeps surging and suddenly rises high. Information is also available on the radio, smartphones, and mobile phones. Please act now. Run higher and further.
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Two people confirmed injured due to earthquake in Niigata Prefecture Each fire department
2024-01-01 18:10:00
NHK checked with each fire department in Niigata Prefecture, and as of 5:30 p.m., there was information that two people were injured in Niigata Prefecture.
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Overseas media also report breaking news: Earthquake with an intensity of 7 in Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 18:09:00
Overseas media also provided breaking news about the earthquake and tsunami, including the British public broadcaster BBC, which posted a video of a station signboard shaking violently, apparently taken from inside a stopped Shinkansen, just after 5 p.m. Japan time. , conveyed information.
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Prime Minister Kishida: ``Evacuate areas where tsunami is expected as soon as possible''
2024-01-01 18:08:00
Prime Minister Kishida told reporters upon entering the Prime Minister's Office shortly after 5 p.m., ``Residents in the area should continue to be cautious of strong earthquakes, and in areas where a tsunami is expected, we will take precautions as soon as possible.'' I would like to ask you to evacuate."
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[Breaking news] Damage summary Seismic intensity 7 major tsunami warning in Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 18:07:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a major tsunami warning was issued. We will update you on the damage in each area from time to time.
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``My house was partially destroyed and I couldn't go outside,'' reported Ishikawa Kahoku City.
2024-01-01 18:03:00
According to the Kahoku City Fire Department in Ishikawa Prefecture, there was one report from a resident of a house in Kahoku City saying that their house was partially destroyed and they were trapped inside and couldn't get out. Firefighters are conducting rescue operations at the scene and are currently assessing the damage.
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Ishikawa Nanao Police Station: “Details are being confirmed regarding ground upheaval and building collapse”
2024-01-01 18:02:00
A person in charge of the Nanao Police Station, which has jurisdiction over Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a seismic intensity of 6+ was observed, said, ``There are reports of ground upheavals and building collapses, but we are currently confirming the details.''
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[Tsunami observation] Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, over 1m20cm, Toyama City, 80cm, Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, 40cm
2024-01-01 17:56:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a tsunami has reached the coast. Please run away as soon as possible. As of 5:30 p.m., the height of the tsunami observed in various places is as follows. ▽At 4:21 pm in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the height was over 1 meter 20 cm. A tsunami of 80 cm was observed in Toyama City at 4:35 p.m., a 40 cm tsunami was observed in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, at 4:36 p.m., and a 30 cm tsunami was observed at Niigata Port at 5:09 p.m. Tsunami waves of 20 centimeters each were observed at Tobishima in Yamagata Prefecture and Washizaki, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, and 10 centimeters each at Fukaura Town in Aomori Prefecture and Okushiri Port on Okushiri Island in Hokkaido. In addition, tsunamis are being observed at Nanao Port in Ishikawa Prefecture. High tsunami waves have already reached the coast. Please run away now. Tsunamis come over and over again. There is a possibility that it will rise even higher. Never let your guard down and continue to evacuate.
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Ishikawa, Wajima City official “Evacuates are gathering one after another due to information about collapsed houses”
2024-01-01 17:55:00
According to officials from Wajima City, which observed a magnitude 6-plus earthquake, as of 5:30 p.m., reports of houses collapsing and cracks appearing on roads have been coming in one after another. Additionally, a large number of evacuees have gathered at City Hall.
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Major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture Tsunami warning for Niigata, Toyama, Yamagata, Ishikawa, Fukui, and Hyogo
2024-01-01 17:46:00
Just after 4pm on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The tsunami has already arrived. Please run away as soon as possible. In the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, where a major tsunami warning has been issued, the expected tsunami height is 5 meters. The tsunami has already arrived. A tsunami of over 1 meter 20 centimeters was observed in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, at 4:21 p.m. Additionally, an 80cm tsunami was observed in Toyama City at 4:35 p.m. The tsunami is already here. Please remember the Great East Japan Earthquake. Please run away as soon as possible to save your life. Run to the highest possible location; if there is no high ground nearby, run to the top of a tall building or far from the coast. Tsunamis can exceed expected heights. It runs up the slope and flows deep inland. It keeps surging and suddenly rises high. Information is also available on the radio, smartphones, and mobile phones. Please act now. Run higher and further. Tsunami warnings have also been announced for Joetsu, Chuetsu, Kaetsu, and Sado in Niigata Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture, Kaga Ishikawa Prefecture, Fukui Prefecture, and northern Hyogo Prefecture. The height of the tsunami is expected to be 3 meters. In addition, ▽Northern Japan Sea coast of Hokkaido, ▽Southern Japan Sea coast, western Pacific coast, ▽Aomori Prefecture Japan Sea coast, ▽Akita Prefecture, ▽Kyoto Prefecture, ▽Oki, Izumo/Iwami of Shimane Prefecture, ▽Tottori Prefecture, ▽Yamaguchi. A tsunami advisory has been issued for the prefecture's Sea of Japan coast, ▽Iki/Tsushima, ▽Fukuoka prefecture's Sea of Japan coast, and ▽northern Saga prefecture.
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Security officer at Wajima City Hall: ``Shelves have fallen over and some buildings are collapsing.''
2024-01-01 17:46:00
A security official at Wajima City Hall, which observed a magnitude 6-plus earthquake, said, ``The shelves inside the office have fallen over and are a mess.The building itself has not been seriously damaged, but the front of the city hall has caved in and has collapsed. You can also see the buildings that are standing there," he said. The person in charge was not injured.
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Japan Meteorological Agency to hold press conference at 6:10 p.m. Earthquake in Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 17:42:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency will hold a press conference at 6:10 p.m. regarding the earthquake and major tsunami warning that occurred in the Noto region just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, and will explain the points to be careful of and the mechanism of earthquakes and tsunamis.
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[Broadcasting available simultaneously] Major tsunami warning Tsunami warning related news
2024-01-01 17:38:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a major tsunami warning for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The tsunami has already arrived. Please run away as soon as possible. In the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, where a major tsunami warning has been issued, the expected tsunami height is 5 meters. We provide comprehensive TV news simultaneously.
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No earthquake effects confirmed at nuclear power plants in Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui, etc. (17:00)
2024-01-01 17:33:00
According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, the Hokuriku Electric Power Company's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced a maximum seismic intensity of 7, has ceased operation, but as of 5 p.m. This means that no impact has been confirmed. They are also continuing to collect information on the effects of the tsunami. In addition, the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Kashiwazaki City and Kariwa Village in Niigata Prefecture, where shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 5+ was observed, and the Kansai Electric Power Company's Takahama Nuclear Power Plant, Oi Nuclear Power Plant, and Mihama Nuclear Power Plant, all in Fukui Prefecture. As of 4:40 p.m., no effects from the tsunami or earthquake have been confirmed.
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Earthquake magnitude 5 lower in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 17:30:00
There was an earthquake at around 5:22 pm on the 1st. The epicenter was off the coast of the Noto Peninsula at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 4.8. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼Seismic intensity lower 5, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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[Live / Various locations] Earthquake intensity 7 in Ishikawa Tsunami warning Yamagata - Northern Hyogo
2024-01-01 17:26:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, but it just switched to a tsunami warning at 8:30 p.m. In Yamagata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, Hokuriku Prefecture, and northern Hyogo Prefecture, where a tsunami warning has been issued, please continue to evacuate to a safe location such as high ground. Live footage from various locations.
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Earthquake intensity 4 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 17:24:00
There was an earthquake at around 5:07 p.m. on the 1st. The epicenter was off the coast of the Noto Peninsula at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 5.2. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 4 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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No earthquake effects confirmed for nuclear power plants in Ishikawa, Niigata, Fukui, etc. (16:40)
2024-01-01 17:19:00
According to the Nuclear Regulation Authority, the Hokuriku Electric Power Company's Shiga Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which experienced a maximum seismic intensity of 7, has ceased operation, but as of 4:40 p.m. They are collecting information on the effects of tsunamis and earthquakes. In addition, the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Kashiwazaki City and Kariwa Village in Niigata Prefecture, where shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 5+ was observed, and the Kansai Electric Power Company's Takahama Nuclear Power Plant, Oi Nuclear Power Plant, and Mihama Nuclear Power Plant, all in Fukui Prefecture. As of 4:40 p.m., no effects from the tsunami or earthquake have been confirmed.
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[Video] Building collapsed in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture?
2024-01-01 17:15:00
Video from a camera installed by NHK on the roof of Suzu City Hall in Ishikawa Prefecture shows some houses with peeling roofs, and what appears to be a collapsed building in the background.
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[Breaking news] Summary of impacts on railways, etc. Tsunami warning of seismic intensity 7 etc. in Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 17:14:00
Just after 4 p.m. on the 1st, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 occurred in the Noto region, and a major tsunami warning was issued. We will provide a summary of the impacts in each region, updated from time to time.
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An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture and a seismic intensity of 6 lower in Niigata Prefecture M7.6
2024-01-01 17:13:00
There was an earthquake around 4:10pm on the 1st. The epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and the depth of the epicenter was very shallow, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 7.6. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. ▼The seismic intensity was 7 in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity of 6+ occurred in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity of lower 6 occurred in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, Nakanoto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity 5 or above occurred in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Minami Ward, Niigata City, Nishikan Ward, Niigata City, Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, Mitsuke City, Niigata Prefecture, Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, and Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture. , Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, Aga Town, Niigata Prefecture, Kariwa Village, Niigata Prefecture, Toyama City, Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture. Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, Funahashi Village, Toyama Prefecture, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kahoku City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hodatsushimizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity of lower 5 occurred in Kita Ward, Niigata City, Higashi Ward, Niigata City, Konan Ward, Niigata City, Akiba Ward, Niigata City, Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, Kamo City, Niigata Prefecture, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture, Agano City, Niigata Prefecture, Izumozaki Town, Niigata Prefecture, Namekawa City, Toyama Prefecture, Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, Kamiichi Town, Toyama Prefecture, Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, Asahi Town, Toyama Prefecture, Hegura Island in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture Tsubata Town, Uchinada Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, Fukui City, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, Nagano City, Shinanomachi, Nagano Prefecture, Sakae Village, Nagano Prefecture, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, and Hida City, Gifu Prefecture. ▼Seismic intensity 4 occurred in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, Murayama City, Yamagata Prefecture, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, Nakayama Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Kahoku Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture Oguni Town, Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Iide Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Mikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, Kunimi Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Tadami Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Nishiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Aizuzakashita Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Yukawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture, Yanaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Kanayama Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Aizumisato Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Hitachiota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture Kazo City, Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, Uonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, Seiko Town, Niigata Prefecture, Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture, Tagami Town, Niigata Prefecture, Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture Tsunan Town, Sekikawa Village, Niigata Prefecture, Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, Nyuzen Town, Toyama Prefecture, Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kawakita Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, Fukui Prefecture Sabae City, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture, Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, Takahama Town, Fukui Prefecture, Oi Town, Fukui Prefecture, Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture Komoro City, Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, Karuizawa Town, Nagano Prefecture, Miyota Town, Nagano Prefecture, Tateshina Town, Nagano Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture Kiso Town, Asami Village, Nagano Prefecture, Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, Obuse Town, Nagano Prefecture, Kijimadaira Village, Nagano Prefecture, Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture, Ogawa Village, Nagano Prefecture, Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture Nakatsugawa City, Mizuho City, Gifu Prefecture, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture, Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture, Wanouchi Town, Gifu Prefecture, Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture, Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City, Mizuho Ward, Nagoya City, Nagoya City Atsuta Ward, Minato Ward, Nagoya City, Minami Ward, Nagoya City, Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture, Tsushima City, Aichi Prefecture, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, Chiryu City, Aichi Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture Takahama City, Nisshin City, Aichi Prefecture, Aisai City, Aichi Prefecture, Kiyosu City, Aichi Prefecture, Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture, Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture, Ama City, Aichi Prefecture, Togo Town, Aichi Prefecture, Oji Town, Aichi Prefecture, Kanie Town, Aichi Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture Tobishima Village, Mihama Town, Aichi Prefecture, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, Kisosaki Town, Mie Prefecture, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, Konan City, Shiga Prefecture, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture, Ryuo Town, Shiga Prefecture, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture, Konohana Ward, Osaka, Nishiyodogawa Ward, Osaka, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Daito City, Osaka Prefecture, Minoo City, Osaka Prefecture. , Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Yamatokoriyama City, Nara Prefecture, Kawanishi Town, Nara Prefecture, and Tottori City.
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[Tsunami observation] Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, over 1 m 20 cm, Toyama City, 80 cm, Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, 40 cm
2024-01-01 17:05:00
The arrival time and height of the tsunami observed at various tide stations as of 4:57 pm on the 1st are as follows. Ishikawa/Wajima City Push at 4:10pm on the 1st 4:21pm on the 1st 1m20cm or more Toyama/Toyama City 4:13pm on the 1st 80cm 4:35pm on the 1st Niigata/Kashiwazaki City 4pm on the 1st 31 minute press 4:36pm on the 1st 40cm Washizaki, Sado City, Niigata Press 4:10pm on the 1st Under observation Ishikawa/Nanao Port Press 4:37pm on the 1st Under observation
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Earthquake intensity 5+ in Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 17:03:00
There was an earthquake at around 4:56 pm on January 1st. The areas where seismic intensity 3 or higher is currently observed are as follows. ▽A seismic intensity of 5 or above occurred in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. ▽A seismic intensity of 4 occurred in western Toyama Prefecture and the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture. ▽Seismic intensity 3 occurred in the Joetsu region of Niigata Prefecture, eastern Toyama Prefecture, Reihoku region of Fukui Prefecture, and Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. Please pay attention to future information.
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Earthquake intensity 4 in Anamizu Town, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 16:59:00
There was an earthquake at around 4:48 pm on January 1st. The epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, at a depth of 10 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 5.0. The seismic intensity of each municipality is as follows. Seismic intensity 4: Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Anamizu Town: Toyama City, Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, Oyabe City, Imizu City, ▽Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hakui City, Shika Town, Hodatsu Shimizu Town, Nakanoto Town.
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Major tsunami warning for Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture Tsunami warning for Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Yamagata, Fukui, and Hyogo
2024-01-01 16:47:00
Due to the recent earthquake, a ``major tsunami warning'' was issued for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. The height of the tsunami is expected to be 5 meters. ▽A big tsunami is coming. Please run away now. ▽Remember the Great East Japan Earthquake. Please run away as soon as possible to save your life. ▽Run to the highest possible place immediately. ▽If there is no high ground nearby, run to the top of a tall building or far away from the coast. ▽Never stop or turn back. ▽Run away while calling on those around you to evacuate. ▽Tsunamis may exceed the expected height. ▽It runs up the slope and flows deep inland. ▽It pushes over and over again and suddenly rises. ▽The major tsunami warning was issued in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, which killed many people. ▽Information is also available on the radio, smartphones, and mobile phones. Please run away now. A major tsunami warning has been issued for the following coasts: ▼Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture (announcement) (estimated height ★5m) Please run away now. Tsunami warnings have also been issued for the following coasts: ▼Niigata Prefecture Kaminakagetsu (estimated height 3m) ▼Sado (estimated height 3m) ▼Toyama Prefecture (estimated height 3m) ▼Yamagata Prefecture (estimated height 3m) ▼Ishikawa Prefecture Kaga (estimated height 3m)▼Fukui Prefecture (estimated height: 3m) ▼ Northern Hyogo Prefecture (estimated height: 3m) Please escape quickly. Tsunami warnings have also been issued for the following coasts: ▼Southern coast of the Sea of Japan, Hokkaido (estimated height 1m)▼Aomori prefecture coast of the Sea of Japan (estimated height 1m)▼Akita prefecture (estimated height 1m)▼Kyoto prefecture (estimated height 1m)▼Oki (estimated height 1m) ▼Western Pacific Coast of Hokkaido (estimated height 1m) ▼Tottori Prefecture (estimated height 1m) ▼Northern Sea of Japan coast of Hokkaido (estimated height 1m) ▼Izumo/Iwami, Shimane Prefecture (estimated height 1m) ▼Sea of Japan coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture (Estimated height 1m) ▼Iki/Tsushima (estimated height 1m) ▼Fukuoka Prefecture Sea of Japan coast (estimated height 1m) ▼Northern Saga Prefecture (estimated height 1m)
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Earthquake intensity 4 in Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 16:45:00
There was an earthquake at around 4:39 pm on the 1st. The areas where seismic intensity of 4 or higher is currently observed are as follows. ▼Seismic intensity 4 occurred in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. Please pay attention to future information.
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Tohoku, Joetsu, Hokuriku Shinkansen operations suspended on up and down lines
2024-01-01 16:43:00
According to JR East, due to the earthquake, operations have been suspended on the Tohoku Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen, and Hokuriku Shinkansen.
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Tokaido Shinkansen Tokyo - Odawara Station Toyohashi - Shin-Kobe Station operation suspended
2024-01-01 16:39:00
According to JR Tokai, the Tokaido Shinkansen has been suspended from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station and from Toyohashi Station to Shin-Kobe Station due to the system being activated by the earthquake. According to JR Tokai, the reopening date is undecided until safety can be confirmed.
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Tsunami warning announced Niigata Prefecture Toyama Prefecture Ishikawa Prefecture Expected height of 3m
2024-01-01 16:15:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued tsunami warnings and tsunami advisories. Tsunami warnings have been issued for the following coasts: ▼Niigata prefecture Kaminakagetsu (estimated height 3m) ▼Sado (estimated height 3m) ▼Toyama prefecture (estimated height 3m) ▼Ishikawa prefecture Noto (estimated height 3m) ▼Ishikawa prefecture Kaga (estimated height 3m) Hurry Please run away. Tsunami warnings have also been issued for the following coasts: ▼ Yamagata Prefecture (estimated height 1m) ▼ Aomori Prefecture Sea of Japan coast (estimated height 1m) ▼ Akita Prefecture (estimated height 1m) ▼ Southern Hokkaido Sea of Japan coast (estimated height 1m) ▼ Fukui Prefecture (estimated height 1m) )▼Kyoto Prefecture (estimated height 1m)▼Northern Hyogo Prefecture (estimated height 1m)▼Oki (estimated height 1m)▼Tottori Prefecture (estimated height 1m)▼Izumo/Iwami, Shimane Prefecture (estimated height 1m)▼ Sea of Japan coast, Yamaguchi Prefecture (estimated height 1m)
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Earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5+ in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture
2024-01-01 16:09:00
There was an earthquake at around 4:06 p.m. on the 1st. The areas where seismic intensity of 4 or higher is currently observed are as follows. ▼A seismic intensity of 5 or above occurred in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. Please pay attention to future information.
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Head-on collision between light passenger car and passenger car, 6 people transported, woman in her 20s killed Chiba
2024-01-01 15:21:00
On the morning of the 1st, two passenger cars collided head-on in Shirako Town, Chiba Prefecture, and a total of six people in both cars were taken to the hospital, and one of them, a woman in her 20s, died.
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51st donation from “Moonlight Mask” to be used for traffic accident orphans fund in Niigata
2024-01-01 15:20:00
On the night of December 31st, it was discovered that a person calling himself ``Gekko Kamen'' was delivering donations at a police box in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. This is the 51st donation from a person calling himself ``Gekko Kamen,'' and the police plan to use the money to fund a fund for orphans of traffic accidents.
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``New Year Celebration Ceremony'' at the Imperial Palace His Majesty the Emperor delivers New Year's greetings
2024-01-01 13:52:00
On New Year's Day, a New Year's Celebration Ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace, and His Majesty the Emperor gave New Year's greetings, saying, ``I pray for the happiness of the people and the development of the country.''
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Head-on collision between light passenger car and passenger car; 6 people transported, 1 unconscious Chiba
2024-01-01 13:15:00
On the morning of New Year's Day, two cars collided head-on in Shirako Town, Chiba Prefecture, and a total of six people in both cars were taken to the hospital, one of whom was unconscious and in critical condition.
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``New Year Celebration Ceremony'' at the Imperial Palace His Majesty the Emperor delivers New Year's greetings
2024-01-01 11:56:00
On New Year's Day, a New Year's Celebration Ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace, and His Majesty the Emperor gave New Year's greetings, saying, ``I pray for the happiness of the people and the development of the country.''
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Gunma Takayama village poultry farm starts culling approximately 360,000 birds due to bird flu
2024-01-01 11:51:00
On December 31st, multiple chickens were found dead at a poultry farm in Takayama Village, Gunma Prefecture, and Gunma Prefecture announced that genetic testing detected a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. The prefecture has been culling approximately 360,000 chickens raised at this poultry farm since the morning of January 1st.
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It will be interesting to see if there is any progress in concrete discussions in the Diet regarding the form of stable succession to the imperial throne.
2024-01-01 11:28:00
It has almost been two years since the government's panel of experts compiled a report on how to ensure a stable succession to the Imperial Throne and submitted it to the Diet. The ruling and opposition parties have said that it is important to separate from the political situation and hold discussions in a quiet and calm environment, and it will be interesting to see if there is any progress.
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A 15-year-old junior high school student's motorcycle collides with a curb and falls, killing him Saitama
2024-01-01 10:30:00
Early on the 1st, a motorcycle carrying two junior high school students collided with a curb on the side of the road in Matsubushi Town, Saitama Prefecture, and overturned, killing one of them. The other person also sustained minor injuries, and police are currently investigating the circumstances, including which of the two was driving.
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Approximately 90 million yen in additional tax imposed on Tobu Department Store for sales of duty-free products inappropriate to foreigners
2024-01-01 09:18:00
Tobu Department Store was found by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau to have repeatedly sold inappropriate duty-free goods to foreign customers suspected of being for resale, and was subject to approximately 90 million yen in additional taxes, officials said. I found this out through an interview with.
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Shibuya Crowded over New Year's Eve Measures such as suspension of large-scale vision systems No major disruptions
2024-01-01 06:48:00
The area around Shibuya Station in Tokyo was crowded with many people visiting for New Year's Eve, but according to Shibuya Ward, there was no major disruption.
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One of the largest offshore wind power plants in Japan begins commercial operation in Ishikari Bay, Hokkaido
2024-01-01 05:28:00
One of Japan's largest offshore wind power plants, which the government positions as one of the pillars of renewable energy essential for decarbonization, has begun commercial operation in Ishikari Bay, Hokkaido.
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"Basic Dementia Act" will come into effect on the 1st, attention will be paid to whether efforts will be made in both medical and social aspects
2024-01-01 04:56:00
The Basic Act on Dementia, which stipulates national and local government initiatives to help people with dementia live with peace of mind, went into effect on the 1st. Regarding dementia, a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, one of the causes, is scheduled to begin full-scale administration this year, and attention will be focused on whether progress can be made in both medical and social aspects.
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His Majesty the Emperor writes his impressions on the new year, ``May we walk forward with hope''
2024-01-01 00:00:00
His Majesty the Emperor expressed his thoughts on the New Year in a written statement, touching on the series of disasters that have occurred across the country as well as wars and conflicts occurring in various parts of the world. I pray that this year will be a year in which we can continue to move forward."
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