A strong earthquake has struck Japan’s north-central region of Noto that’s still recovering from a deadly quake early this year

Earlier on 1 January 2024, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region, killing more than 370 people and damaging roads and other infrastructure.

Earlier in January, a stronger 7.2 magnitude quake hit the Noto region of Japan. The tremors led to significant damages to roads and infrastructure while 370 people were killed.

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off Japan's Noto Peninsula late Tuesday night, shaking a region still recovering from a devastating earthquake earlier this year. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.