At least 8 dead after 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan

At least 8 people were killed after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan on New Year's Day. All 8 deaths so far were reported in Wajima town in Ishikawa prefecture. Thousands of army personnel, firefighters and police officers from across the country have been dispatched to the worst-hit area in the relatively remote Noto peninsula. Details: https://cna.asia/3vkruJ0 Subscribe to our channel: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia