Magnitude 6.5 Quake and Aftershocks Strike Japan’s West Coast
- Multiple buildings collapsed; at least one person dead
- Residents warned more landslides and aftershocks may be ahead
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A powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake and a series of strong aftershocks struck Ishikawa Prefecture on Japan’s west coast, causing multiple homes to collapse in the city of Suzu on Friday.
One man died and a number of landslides have been reported, National Public Safety Commission Chairman Kouichi Tani told reporters. More landslides and aftershocks may still be ahead, the Japan Meteorological Agency warned.