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This aerial photo provided by Jiji Press shows damage in the city of Suzu,, Ishikawa prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024, a day after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture. (Photo/Agencies)
Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks on Tuesday to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing at least 48 people and causing widespread destruction.
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This aerial photo provided by Jiji Press shows capsized boats and others left onshore at the fishing port in the city of Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024, a day after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture. (Photo/Agencies)
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This aerial photo provided by Jiji Press shows smoke rising from a house fire (top R) along with other damage along the coast in the town of Noto, Ishikawa prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024, a day after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture. (Photo/Agencies)
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An aerial photo shows letters shaping "SOS" at a parking lot in Suzu town, Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024, a day after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture. (Photo/Agencies) Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks on Tuesday to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing at least 48 people and causing widespread destruction.