Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 37

in #nature6 years ago

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The death toll in the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck Japan on Thursday has risen to 37, the country's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said.

Two people remain missing, and at least 401 people were injured, the agency said Sunday. Evacuation centers are still holding 5,788 people.
The quake is the latest in a string of natural disasters that have hit Japan recently, including deadly floods, typhoons, earthquakes, landslides and heatwaves.