TOKYO, January 5. /TASS/. The death toll from earthquakes that continue in the central part of Japan for the fifth day in a row has reached 92, according to the data from regional authorities.
As many as 242 people are missing. According to the latest data, more than 250 people have suffered injuries of various severity. The search and rescue operation in the affected zone continues. On Thursday, rescuers saved an elderly woman who has spent more than 72 hours under the debris.
The biggest damage was reported from Ishikawa Prefecture, where more than 250 houses were ruined and 200 more were destroyed by fires. Local authorities say that these are not the final data.
Since January 1, Japan has seen more than 700 earthquakes of various strength, ore more than in the past three years. The magnitude of the most powerful one amounted to 7.6. The tsunami alert remained effective for the entire western coast of the country for more than 20 hours. The earthquake was the most powerful in this part of Japan since 1885. Seismologists warn that aftershocks will continue in this region for about a week. There is a danger of more heavy earthquakes with a magnitude above 7. Local residents are urged to stay on guard and follow the official warnings and advice from emergency services and authorities.