Earthquake in Japan: 110 dead reported

In the city of Wajima, one of the hardest-hit areas, there are about 100 places where people are still trapped under damaged buildings.

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The number of victims of the powerful earthquake in Japan has risen to 110 people. NHK reported this on the morning of Saturday, January 6.

In addition, 605 people were injured, and 211 people were missing.

Authorities in the city of Wajime, one of the hardest-hit areas, report that there are about 100 places where people are still trapped under damaged buildings, Kyodo news agency said.

Previously, 92 deaths and 460 injuries were known. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in several cities, involving the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. In the affected region, interruptions in electricity and water supply continue, and there is not enough fuel.

We remind you that on January 1, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 occurred in the center of Japan. The tsunami occurred. After that, a series of strong repeated earthquakes occurred during the day.