A series of major earthquakes rocked Japan on Monday, killing at least four people and trapping others under collapsed houses, according to local reports.
Kyodo News reported on the four deaths, citing the Ishikawa prefectural government.
Later Monday, the government downgraded its highest-level tsunami alert but warned residents not to return home as deadly waves and aftershocks could still linger.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported more than a dozen strong quakes – including a magnitude of 7.6 – in the Japan Sea off the coast of Ishikawa and nearby prefectures starting shortly after 4 p.m. local time.
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