A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan on New Year’s Day, causing heavy damage in the Ishikawa prefecture, particularly the city of Wajima.
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A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Japan on New Year’s Day, causing heavy damage in the Ishikawa prefecture, particularly the city of Wajima.