Reeling from powerful earthquake that killed 34, Japan hit with 5.7 magnitude
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Japan's Hokkaido region, following a devastating 7.1-magnitude quake that killed 34 people earlier in the week. Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing as the region deals with widespread infrastructure damage.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Japan's northern Hokkaido region on Saturday, just days after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan. The 7.1-magnitude quake caused widespread destruction, triggering an explosion at a shopping mall, toppling a factory chimney and flattening homes in the city of Yatsushiro, while also leaving roads cracked and buildings damaged. The death toll from the quake rose to 34 by Friday. This is a developing storyCatch the latest World News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
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