Japan earthquake: Buildings toppled as fires rip through residential areas

Powerful aftershocks rocked central Japan on Tuesday morning as the death toll from a New Years Day earthquake rose to 48. Several strong jolts were felt throughout Ishikawa prefecture on the main island of Honshu, including one with a 5. 6 magnitude shortly after 10am local time. Meanwhile, the death toll from the initial 7. 6 magnitude quake that struck the regions Noto peninsula on Monday afternoon rose to 48, with authorities warning the figure was expected to continue to climb. , japan, earthquake, damage Read the full story here: Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just 1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK s bestselling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.